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 9388663 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 105173459 epoch_slot_no: 24659 block_no: 9388486 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 12121 time: 2023-10-08 04:35:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542f04a54435136ff4d1ed5ae92d9d4310dfff16c46d91264566c61e6357a9b7Block Operator
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