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 9381827 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 105033054 epoch_slot_no: 316254 block_no: 9381650 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 44904 time: 2023-10-06 13:35:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd903554c8d4f5b8cd8c9832c782e271add0c87d309cf6ca5cdf7185d678f3a25Block Operator
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