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 9388746 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 105175021 epoch_slot_no: 26221 block_no: 9388569 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 70682 time: 2023-10-08 05:01:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472fba5e3c27fec7d4982f601742dc86721b206b9563b0557b5f4ab1b62e8924Block Operator
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