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 9372915 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 104851547 epoch_slot_no: 134747 block_no: 9372738 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 64163 time: 2023-10-04 11:10:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7ff8afa51e2353d1ba670395b362fd08688886f7a78b974c709e60d3a223f9Block Operator
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