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 9385584 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 105110042 epoch_slot_no: 393242 block_no: 9385407 slot_leader_id: 6564907 size: 2163 time: 2023-10-07 10:58:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335f81a5ece50ecbd3fd3f91c9d69c6d1cf6c21867bad94a11a94f87b794f830Block Operator
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