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 9373265 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104858520 epoch_slot_no: 141720 block_no: 9373088 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 56843 time: 2023-10-04 13:06:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe030083c70443b703ecfcfd815b3bf328862d7efe8112a5457a815a682ae6c8fBlock Operator
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