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 9373216 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104857661 epoch_slot_no: 140861 block_no: 9373039 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 27832 time: 2023-10-04 12:52:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a3302773e7cd1b55ec462e324092e8888503b8c9376c7108e4f5998fa71e69aBlock Operator
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