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 9388678 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 105173661 epoch_slot_no: 24861 block_no: 9388501 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 4488 time: 2023-10-08 04:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ac645ebdd2083e0e72edff573a0e2243926d928d91dd66a8b703fe10ef9e5fbBlock Operator
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