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 9380678 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105010386 epoch_slot_no: 293586 block_no: 9380501 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 20495 time: 2023-10-06 07:17:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbbc9710d943b549c008e42af3ec77eddaf8c42fa7645d97327d00e613c926cbBlock Operator
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