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 9384980 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105097770 epoch_slot_no: 380970 block_no: 9384803 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 77353 time: 2023-10-07 07:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cfd98c4b0f972c1d0b6927fe6d0d14273c5fd350e86561c251d8526b055fb85Block Operator
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