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 9374395 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 104882151 epoch_slot_no: 165351 block_no: 9374218 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 44345 time: 2023-10-04 19:40:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08e2dbf7f1f279a455f30107f71fb59b1bb2cee58256de539bdafac567fe3f5cBlock Operator
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