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 9381213 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105020694 epoch_slot_no: 303894 block_no: 9381036 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 16049 time: 2023-10-06 10:09:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34d1e1f8f9f557c2ea80b430d87d40251ab881b2470d10914fa233ea000ebdffBlock Operator
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