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 9372296 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 104838925 epoch_slot_no: 122125 block_no: 9372119 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 37955 time: 2023-10-04 07:40:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23e83cc3ee8d06e286c53fc10b868fa4e7b900aad211348e01617bddc974076aBlock Operator
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