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 9382825 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105052518 epoch_slot_no: 335718 block_no: 9382648 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 51503 time: 2023-10-06 19:00:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e0ff6c3dac33c20669aa85d7bf33a6419fc6927fb95929c485c8e0bf7e0246Block Operator
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