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 9387030 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105139690 epoch_slot_no: 422890 block_no: 9386853 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 69859 time: 2023-10-07 19:13:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a8c04bf7b3f65e2490bdde863fc93ca9de773fe09541127e68c23c64a41a2aBlock Operator
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