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 9385661 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105111684 epoch_slot_no: 394884 block_no: 9385484 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 15677 time: 2023-10-07 11:26:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dab81d8f3c29a2229e317880c2b11145097c81bdf6121bd222a552fef9fbf3bBlock Operator
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