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 9372114 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104834997 epoch_slot_no: 118197 block_no: 9371937 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 25018 time: 2023-10-04 06:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x862864c8fc672ff2f93d098114805f77191a4cd465dfae0147c4b5494b6c9157Block Operator
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