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 9374870 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 104892417 epoch_slot_no: 175617 block_no: 9374693 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 80617 time: 2023-10-04 22:31:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c5c922317071ae547f1f01a3024f92a3e39e9a550246a2a25fcfdb94305125Block Operator
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