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 9383442 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105065395 epoch_slot_no: 348595 block_no: 9383265 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 54719 time: 2023-10-06 22:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8e30cd32c3fe82631f37c6a8ba85cea8397132b384a19e4fa3ad9912de68fccBlock Operator
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