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 9388378 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 105167209 epoch_slot_no: 18409 block_no: 9388201 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 6656 time: 2023-10-08 02:51:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d4bddead441f5ba1962f8a50fee926784ac6c9957e21214564e37faadda981Block Operator
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