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 9371279 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 104818544 epoch_slot_no: 101744 block_no: 9371102 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 50146 time: 2023-10-04 02:00:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83d9f8dfd942fcf89746919a9c50658c9e5dee59110b93cb2e7a5835651c7927Block Operator
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