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 9374199 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 104877938 epoch_slot_no: 161138 block_no: 9374022 slot_leader_id: 8526618 size: 79467 time: 2023-10-04 18:30:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd209f0b4ecdcb5d7fa08474dab223d0f4851ecc77800670b308d43e97a28d8b7Block Operator
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