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 9387624 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105151814 epoch_slot_no: 3014 block_no: 9387447 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 83752 time: 2023-10-07 22:35:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6416344ec14adac271ed63d007661a421a53c43f281f144de8343ee81a4e93f6Block Operator
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