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 9381573 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105028291 epoch_slot_no: 311491 block_no: 9381396 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 7605 time: 2023-10-06 12:16:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1a74174d6ac8b0186ce17a7d67f83bee97f6d21c3656a3694d604648eb9b04Block Operator
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