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 9371402 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104821118 epoch_slot_no: 104318 block_no: 9371225 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 15712 time: 2023-10-04 02:43:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374e11a19d9863610010f0407d19170160ddb5957d2d1f0e3dac939bada04bb1Block Operator
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