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 9374165 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 104877101 epoch_slot_no: 160301 block_no: 9373988 slot_leader_id: 7191909 size: 88586 time: 2023-10-04 18:16:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e40081f1604a7f6f38cb7fe0c8945ec847ee4e863091e02efead720188c0a9dBlock Operator
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