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 9380302 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105001446 epoch_slot_no: 284646 block_no: 9380125 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 25710 time: 2023-10-06 04:48:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97bb30a821069335f4f2d030ae4538c8ea581f327cf6776fe449242a0138258Block Operator
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