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 9382367 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 105044175 epoch_slot_no: 327375 block_no: 9382190 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 87956 time: 2023-10-06 16:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf31efa89fe49cf2340872a6f80a3652756d646d1b65911180dd304f57e9eef83Block Operator
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