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 9384257 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105082047 epoch_slot_no: 365247 block_no: 9384080 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 73219 time: 2023-10-07 03:12:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x521b8a3a9ab4c94cb0ce3e6694a6f547dcf090188d4439e71252cdd3a9f07c6eBlock Operator
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