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 9374182 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 104877474 epoch_slot_no: 160674 block_no: 9374005 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 31338 time: 2023-10-04 18:22:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe10765ac3be2df5a1eec2de7c5d8bb4f14870b7461f51f0f92af288bfaf1ce32Block Operator
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