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 9386665 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105132310 epoch_slot_no: 415510 block_no: 9386488 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 20081 time: 2023-10-07 17:10:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738ea33c877fc3d4c93e074e05760079b22154f50b5ab7e35e45a20f62007f7bBlock Operator
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