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 9374933 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 104893719 epoch_slot_no: 176919 block_no: 9374756 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 28570 time: 2023-10-04 22:53:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aba0f1205469e71231f26783d32020628e9a7090f1ab94526d37ceae528b957Block Operator
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