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 9388222 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105164028 epoch_slot_no: 15228 block_no: 9388045 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 34986 time: 2023-10-08 01:58:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16cc0cf8133e60df652373015b48b577487045732623f702140ddf298437aa58Block Operator
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