A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9380062 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 104996513 epoch_slot_no: 279713 block_no: 9379885 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 14643 time: 2023-10-06 03:26:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62a3c59763a57aac6b19741a1786f5942e28dec55d61d58f8d83dc8bfb697e7aBlock Operator
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