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 9385978 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 105118327 epoch_slot_no: 401527 block_no: 9385801 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 80776 time: 2023-10-07 13:16:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c697e6bc45735433c0d319fad2c3a603b702abd1d5cf8aa957da5d267a2ee3Block Operator
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