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 9384283 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105082591 epoch_slot_no: 365791 block_no: 9384106 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 18432 time: 2023-10-07 03:21:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4165ad6ee228cf88837279eb40b2e2cdfb30492b987e1d8dbdfaec66b8ff7449Block Operator
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