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 9374355 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104881135 epoch_slot_no: 164335 block_no: 9374178 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 28886 time: 2023-10-04 19:23:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100147be30b920b0b69c71548756560209f4506cf679ce897ce8ee899335f6b1Block Operator
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