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 9371178 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104816607 epoch_slot_no: 99807 block_no: 9371001 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 29038 time: 2023-10-04 01:28:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a0bfaaf1df4b4405143537abd761ae5b17958cd75efdf39c7b16dc32408bf1Block Operator
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