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 9371885 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104830574 epoch_slot_no: 113774 block_no: 9371708 slot_leader_id: 8863049 size: 55680 time: 2023-10-04 05:21:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa755dc4d502781743618e482cc05ca54f603c30116ba8810ddc9cff6e858306dBlock Operator
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