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 9373977 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 104872737 epoch_slot_no: 155937 block_no: 9373800 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 60989 time: 2023-10-04 17:03:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c1e5aa2eeac7b3a62c60057ecee1524227ec50ee929301e4f033b6bc5522c4cBlock Operator
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