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 9375589 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104906958 epoch_slot_no: 190158 block_no: 9375412 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 37758 time: 2023-10-05 02:34:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619167491958059865ef518b5979b6ad3c9cdb62594739eb7d64cb69a8a45fb8Block Operator
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