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 9388982 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105180624 epoch_slot_no: 31824 block_no: 9388805 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 37221 time: 2023-10-08 06:35:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ac6cd6c8b7aacf6b5de4320d22038452601b05f01c02692c776aeb3f1b40eaBlock Operator
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