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 9370315 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 104799391 epoch_slot_no: 82591 block_no: 9370138 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 88405 time: 2023-10-03 20:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71fb2d7e414d571aaa78b414b24911c1d26f1b83c80c41e4706608f4beaa844aBlock Operator
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