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 9374106 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104875484 epoch_slot_no: 158684 block_no: 9373929 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 87370 time: 2023-10-04 17:49:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f239acf74b8d7ad93f9dce6bb15605c3eadaa5d6fe76a0e9da342190fb132aBlock Operator
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