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 9374723 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104889559 epoch_slot_no: 172759 block_no: 9374546 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 9766 time: 2023-10-04 21:44:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7542447748d54274aad4f20a911c5d652a29307f42d1f3dc806995235114a82Block Operator
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