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 9382248 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 105041479 epoch_slot_no: 324679 block_no: 9382071 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 84022 time: 2023-10-06 15:56:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da3f1f43c20bbbf1026e5461af92933f9da1e2f47a8a1538416c100ac3c194cBlock Operator
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