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 9385287 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105103851 epoch_slot_no: 387051 block_no: 9385110 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 6807 time: 2023-10-07 09:15:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d38e1922e03bf282bbcfa00e9ae6506986cbc71d1dd82337c3dde5c3b93e94cBlock Operator
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