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 9385802 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105114764 epoch_slot_no: 397964 block_no: 9385625 slot_leader_id: 9103831 size: 59713 time: 2023-10-07 12:17:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49df436c81b78e444827895a2304bf64f7189f657ab00fe3939c81c27168fea2Block Operator
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