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 9373304 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104859138 epoch_slot_no: 142338 block_no: 9373127 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 48437 time: 2023-10-04 13:17:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964a7139cba8ba5aceff41128a9706a864d40035eab35ec14a40c4de6c3be09aBlock Operator
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