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 9367583 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104742752 epoch_slot_no: 25952 block_no: 9367406 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 19716 time: 2023-10-03 04:57:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10703d300e13509ffe597910b7ea41da0933cd4e9f92ab3c0c1e721382cfb118Block Operator
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