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 9387297 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 105144991 epoch_slot_no: 428191 block_no: 9387120 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 2928 time: 2023-10-07 20:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a5211b287e8f013743c0661c0b3ab5470f271417b885fc3b1f80e8e19f40f0bBlock Operator
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