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 9372240 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 104837649 epoch_slot_no: 120849 block_no: 9372063 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 1184 time: 2023-10-04 07:19:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1f0d048a03c9540fa8a8fa97c5c71217a4c323608fd101d0356b40d29fc39b9Block Operator
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