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 9387789 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105155471 epoch_slot_no: 6671 block_no: 9387612 slot_leader_id: 9032991 size: 88853 time: 2023-10-07 23:36:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffee947d939fcc5110a320c3b851e021af997bbfd228548368dd06c147de7abdBlock Operator
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