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 9371610 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104825393 epoch_slot_no: 108593 block_no: 9371433 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 22640 time: 2023-10-04 03:54:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cfa583036285d957ec299af9d77c2f7c2a114a64b7f8069845fe7c4b107c5eBlock Operator
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