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 9369174 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 104775530 epoch_slot_no: 58730 block_no: 9368997 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 25853 time: 2023-10-03 14:03:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0970f65136b84576803c18ae84a3d5f9f754067a8c07818d5ff3b4d306429356Block Operator
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