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 9438559 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106196816 epoch_slot_no: 184016 block_no: 9438382 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 60221 time: 2023-10-20 00:51:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578ccb9f8b3a709a80bba815a550bd76a492025af84a6be326d2bfa6d2badd85Block Operator
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