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 9380078 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 104996823 epoch_slot_no: 280023 block_no: 9379901 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 69305 time: 2023-10-06 03:31:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d6ca8c9ea7ae0be4030598ce944dac90cbbfb78cfd817cfc01286fa55ee70bBlock Operator
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