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 9371162 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104816281 epoch_slot_no: 99481 block_no: 9370985 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 82131 time: 2023-10-04 01:22:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a57b2b9382d41344f08b3ec50e0f207ab5e2d2d0fca941600f53c1fb437e0bcBlock Operator
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