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 9375414 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104903290 epoch_slot_no: 186490 block_no: 9375237 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 57962 time: 2023-10-05 01:33:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43756057966ba59602ba9cd8d9e8230f53665b65a573993bf6dc9249a8a12594Block Operator
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