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 9380792 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 105012499 epoch_slot_no: 295699 block_no: 9380615 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 24407 time: 2023-10-06 07:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb13a5cab3b434f8f01750e7d347b8ff581b8b4c79a66d15666ab211d12f06cBlock Operator
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