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 9374252 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 104878945 epoch_slot_no: 162145 block_no: 9374075 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 63269 time: 2023-10-04 18:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a243149e1eedfe5e701c16d20cd6718406bf01b910a420752369c41b34d4d1dBlock Operator
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