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 9374867 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104892295 epoch_slot_no: 175495 block_no: 9374690 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 25338 time: 2023-10-04 22:29:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810f625c2fee2f2825ba56ca0b839824aebda9ff0a1e18c1b12b23303d9247a1Block Operator
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