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 9371071 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 104814340 epoch_slot_no: 97540 block_no: 9370894 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 17140 time: 2023-10-04 00:50:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66f80a3ce50a0c200633f537dc7603eb738768f1f0d6c2403ebb7b86e9b77611Block Operator
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