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 9372772 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 104848764 epoch_slot_no: 131964 block_no: 9372595 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 82700 time: 2023-10-04 10:24:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41386d3320c1536e6653ef3965f31d89bd73ea34d93e35483a8c838087cdbe9Block Operator
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