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 9385276 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 105103637 epoch_slot_no: 386837 block_no: 9385099 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 12210 time: 2023-10-07 09:12:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5805f484a21f53e21b8be328941f8ec832b5101f4cc254fc41e8095bd531204aBlock Operator
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