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 9373973 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 104872680 epoch_slot_no: 155880 block_no: 9373796 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 56665 time: 2023-10-04 17:02:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176811aec1435e7c322f41251898c42adad2cbae9f2e677a2da19ae40f35fb35Block Operator
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