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 9388943 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105179728 epoch_slot_no: 30928 block_no: 9388766 slot_leader_id: 9242090 size: 65291 time: 2023-10-08 06:20:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x184db5ef281bcedfe1a5cf809615790503f9fa8bf73b68417f2a4f8992c0392cBlock Operator
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