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 9386208 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 105122571 epoch_slot_no: 405771 block_no: 9386031 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 21747 time: 2023-10-07 14:27:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ebd87ca555206d1f64425f8e9fc03f11d3831f125281b8f7ca169558c22c23Block Operator
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