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 9381713 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105030891 epoch_slot_no: 314091 block_no: 9381536 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 79873 time: 2023-10-06 12:59:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x824a60472aa2f46ee78a84ac64deb7229ebd5b9873c2d8cfe0ed132f8f691b86Block Operator
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