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 9438654 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106198624 epoch_slot_no: 185824 block_no: 9438477 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 9092 time: 2023-10-20 01:21:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5ac8a0de06c8bb94ff2c536a25dff10b49797ffb5779623e7661f3b21c4505Block Operator
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