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 9374607 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104886975 epoch_slot_no: 170175 block_no: 9374430 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 44971 time: 2023-10-04 21:01:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd703f729648f04f601666635aa7abba121bcf7107ab5f179d96369cd498675f0Block Operator
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