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 9383669 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 105069843 epoch_slot_no: 353043 block_no: 9383492 slot_leader_id: 9304000 size: 64776 time: 2023-10-06 23:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07bfab114dc9db1310f7fa86cb83d443f12c20f1250fcb14cd4d26d8b9b654a7Block Operator
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