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 9381500 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105026763 epoch_slot_no: 309963 block_no: 9381323 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 32318 time: 2023-10-06 11:50:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33083f21719e8c821b75375a18a05d8680aca73b0a9042be0acb46209c3d8c9eBlock Operator
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