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 9373702 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104866794 epoch_slot_no: 149994 block_no: 9373525 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 23436 time: 2023-10-04 15:24:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4fbf9753fab6f755d9abfc453e5a11a578b2f1b5b5f9747d622823ec4e65ec1Block Operator
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