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 9388683 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 105173746 epoch_slot_no: 24946 block_no: 9388506 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 23503 time: 2023-10-08 04:40:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7cc5a0f6cbe7949c85088ff4e976be40a2532c2a8a9881b1b2869a593c40ae1Block Operator
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