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 9384732 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 105092504 epoch_slot_no: 375704 block_no: 9384555 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 63707 time: 2023-10-07 06:06:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3abb531746d96de235e6cf2ee3d751880004851fe9a3e2df59417067a78ef096Block Operator
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