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 9374683 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104888877 epoch_slot_no: 172077 block_no: 9374506 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 61111 time: 2023-10-04 21:32:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d3a078b090ae0431afd3176d6c80abe6a6f94501effb16b6dbb7ef5d97f6e82Block Operator
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