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 9374651 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104888115 epoch_slot_no: 171315 block_no: 9374474 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88352 time: 2023-10-04 21:20:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8348a892f3525821fcf5461504d134e42c2818647932e80a5690aa8faabb9b3aBlock Operator
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