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 9374287 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104879603 epoch_slot_no: 162803 block_no: 9374110 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 26072 time: 2023-10-04 18:58:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a03fe61833ac1e3ef7a8053ce770ddd1f886ce08c40fc72d0486ba8249d6922Block Operator
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