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 9382291 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105042471 epoch_slot_no: 325671 block_no: 9382114 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 4640 time: 2023-10-06 16:12:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e8bf89507ef46276de2ab54278e14c07198007f05908f74f0c5c57074491aaBlock Operator
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