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 9387404 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 105147513 epoch_slot_no: 430713 block_no: 9387227 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 42581 time: 2023-10-07 21:23:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc674b4f640892814c4f104d1fc2e325955cf1b4098f61f6821a1a10dbd4a03c8Block Operator
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