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 9373689 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104866510 epoch_slot_no: 149710 block_no: 9373512 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 49560 time: 2023-10-04 15:20:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c86d1276b49f75ec92043e306ef6c00fe740f66cfd289b345a5e9b7a416e1c1Block Operator
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