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 9385861 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105116030 epoch_slot_no: 399230 block_no: 9385684 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 53069 time: 2023-10-07 12:38:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c2df252a6ba5a2e049d7d050a1762c4d110ea21c8445c50f076bf5fdaba891eBlock Operator
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