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 9382634 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105049197 epoch_slot_no: 332397 block_no: 9382457 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 81300 time: 2023-10-06 18:04:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd423753758bc6633551577ed66ce91f1b6cea71b609e187efb1e4ab92bb4ddaaBlock Operator
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