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 9374282 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 104879471 epoch_slot_no: 162671 block_no: 9374105 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 85808 time: 2023-10-04 18:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34accf0f53c8bbf106001516923b4d7150ba34e20ed8a69fedc3fd2989ae6ea5Block Operator
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