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 9371327 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104819534 epoch_slot_no: 102734 block_no: 9371150 slot_leader_id: 8294424 size: 30773 time: 2023-10-04 02:17:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa557321b5e4a5dfee1fb4af6751d9c35d011be9c5d9076bff9bc98509753d604Block Operator
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