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 9370642 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104805580 epoch_slot_no: 88780 block_no: 9370465 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 3887 time: 2023-10-03 22:24:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03160036d0c3baff8bfef45db946262f19d53788d09c7955af834e2c6d0401c1Block Operator
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