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 9382742 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 105051064 epoch_slot_no: 334264 block_no: 9382565 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 52254 time: 2023-10-06 18:35:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9effa4c8e4ee773166c1e4c6d27ffdc83f145221a252939f3b2f16f60f56c18Block Operator
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