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 9386357 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 105125569 epoch_slot_no: 408769 block_no: 9386180 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 81900 time: 2023-10-07 15:17:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5086febd8ebb7c1a13930a9032a3e525bbd457c6661ee14f55a4b71ba96974d0Block Operator
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