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 9389815 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105197433 epoch_slot_no: 48633 block_no: 9389638 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 81931 time: 2023-10-08 11:15:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b6eea66f966956ee425f6d488768b88f4269ec4bf36ee3c6928adbd39c03bcBlock Operator
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