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 9373362 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104860338 epoch_slot_no: 143538 block_no: 9373185 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 27762 time: 2023-10-04 13:37:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe97f4fb9201ec5c5afd5fb0636de91ee234c055b459215216cc465dc97be8629Block Operator
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