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 9383546 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 105067331 epoch_slot_no: 350531 block_no: 9383369 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 51556 time: 2023-10-06 23:07:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb1effa6fa5805d1b323b560fa4a05b26bec23a4d6adb7b600a2fe986c57d23Block Operator
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