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 9374874 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 104892592 epoch_slot_no: 175792 block_no: 9374697 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 86377 time: 2023-10-04 22:34:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb860da8d9717695f73513148759119bec17fe345e82b9c84c36de1f04032e291Block Operator
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