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 9374623 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104887368 epoch_slot_no: 170568 block_no: 9374446 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 56024 time: 2023-10-04 21:07:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d92cc7034c56cb4dc55fd316d76f48a3baf04eee3d12af6c947b16d0f2629f8Block Operator
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