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 9370179 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104796476 epoch_slot_no: 79676 block_no: 9370002 slot_leader_id: 6490923 size: 88330 time: 2023-10-03 19:52:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8098666e2f724f85ff40ec1bb5181c5595f3dab2f4e250877c3e941697dafb1bBlock Operator
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