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 9374684 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104888882 epoch_slot_no: 172082 block_no: 9374507 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 1294 time: 2023-10-04 21:32:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccece7276c7cc4a9c616a8ab4226360aa3d2dbf4ee4ddec3715311f2ab73d784Block Operator
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