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 9373980 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 104872803 epoch_slot_no: 156003 block_no: 9373803 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 64160 time: 2023-10-04 17:04:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e15c31fa36590b4c360c154aa84a14c3afe1c46fc3a0f6e200a5322ee07d3dBlock Operator
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