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 9371266 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104818359 epoch_slot_no: 101559 block_no: 9371089 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 86746 time: 2023-10-04 01:57:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b99f237388830bee50bb96949cdabc4d1a3f039f0a0060a101e111ce5f7f6c1Block Operator
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