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 9381884 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105034326 epoch_slot_no: 317526 block_no: 9381707 slot_leader_id: 4667804 size: 37199 time: 2023-10-06 13:56:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6c5568d4e049532b8f7097a18a829f3b8f6aeaae89ab0dc709a039cdb77110Block Operator
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