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 9388032 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105160029 epoch_slot_no: 11229 block_no: 9387855 slot_leader_id: 8361216 size: 79165 time: 2023-10-08 00:52:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40dcadcb20b35b013e4e1f39f56255af26b0087b58168d62b28346d20aa74b46Block Operator
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