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 9374298 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104879814 epoch_slot_no: 163014 block_no: 9374121 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 48961 time: 2023-10-04 19:01:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c0065317ac1e8c4f632da1080291bd864aa989a18dfa88b088af4879332970Block Operator
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