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 9371126 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104815491 epoch_slot_no: 98691 block_no: 9370949 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 21878 time: 2023-10-04 01:09:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116ba64bd640ee05b6fc098336a3841dc3c8b9a99ee8486ef0bd0d083634ea0bBlock Operator
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