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 9372318 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104839335 epoch_slot_no: 122535 block_no: 9372141 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 4368 time: 2023-10-04 07:47:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0366ebb81b78bc9c86780b12ce618e119ad4a47f4a32d4be4375285902ce7fBlock Operator
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