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 9382915 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 105054803 epoch_slot_no: 338003 block_no: 9382738 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 86886 time: 2023-10-06 19:38:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f6f850dbed4f5c32fb707f6f525cf5dee3c8a60391c19c2abb7bb171a4a779Block Operator
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