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 9382135 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 105039271 epoch_slot_no: 322471 block_no: 9381958 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 84471 time: 2023-10-06 15:19:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897f316648c5536d16f9eac84bc3e713658bdfa7f740411311720f86a778f163Block Operator
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