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 9371619 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104825518 epoch_slot_no: 108718 block_no: 9371442 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 16526 time: 2023-10-04 03:56:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cc8b2a013f83f673a63927693a5c1c01c1a2b86b5ec0c47eff1dee818ef9521Block Operator
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