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 9387642 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 105152416 epoch_slot_no: 3616 block_no: 9387465 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 85271 time: 2023-10-07 22:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe160a1a9ece7eb794ed215b5eaa43c423125965fd8bddd297c60dfd23e03f97eBlock Operator
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