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 9387299 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105145064 epoch_slot_no: 428264 block_no: 9387122 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 24628 time: 2023-10-07 20:42:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcecf55375e316504b9683ee18c7e6c3c812cea529614ef29e42fc890499c713Block Operator
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