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 9387038 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 105139858 epoch_slot_no: 423058 block_no: 9386861 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 49901 time: 2023-10-07 19:15:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed6785396ffe23f8d121dc4794d45a59fe15a9884caa3cc2fd7befde641453e3Block Operator
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