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 9383822 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 105072891 epoch_slot_no: 356091 block_no: 9383645 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 41200 time: 2023-10-07 00:39:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c573b5f7a008cc887e35ba9a177cebd370d23920e1f91b6210b6fd0745f1f70Block Operator
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