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 9389184 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 105185100 epoch_slot_no: 36300 block_no: 9389007 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 52580 time: 2023-10-08 07:49:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae09dbfa3f1f1e2cda55a3b19726c68855e2d8cecff2aef2da24645f1fe24d2Block Operator
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