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 9368014 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104751749 epoch_slot_no: 34949 block_no: 9367837 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 7437 time: 2023-10-03 07:27:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe86b628dd0f0b07501e5b515a28fc5fec6e7fb3285cc704b377cda4a28673aefBlock Operator
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