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 9373094 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104855135 epoch_slot_no: 138335 block_no: 9372917 slot_leader_id: 9032991 size: 49007 time: 2023-10-04 12:10:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b2771036561a9fba81cd74cb337916244c4ae070bb6a6864b340f4a87b886cfBlock Operator
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