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 9380378 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105003662 epoch_slot_no: 286862 block_no: 9380201 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 31096 time: 2023-10-06 05:25:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac93ba8bdd28721bd55954d35fa014e575724d9450330ae559b3a54bfeaaa2d9Block Operator
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