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 9372624 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104846113 epoch_slot_no: 129313 block_no: 9372447 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 56000 time: 2023-10-04 09:40:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae2db4ffac725d3a85238862356b04df4bd3dc3d3c25fba45e8c89fc218966eBlock Operator
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