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 9371386 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104820868 epoch_slot_no: 104068 block_no: 9371209 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 50961 time: 2023-10-04 02:39:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8e8903fe75f9636f14a7c137eaf706ea1608f02fed8e8d8607116099950e032Block Operator
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