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 9383907 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 105074683 epoch_slot_no: 357883 block_no: 9383730 slot_leader_id: 9383907 size: 5987 time: 2023-10-07 01:09:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb9fd4bb61247b20a050f4f9b206480b53cabd189a1b9c74e4c4f8b6017a05eBlock Operator
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