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 9376241 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104920022 epoch_slot_no: 203222 block_no: 9376064 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 86384 time: 2023-10-05 06:11:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7f7f9c04f0957a6e9ca2bc56ed6d33ef9128de718ce6c40a079eea37aa6b07Block Operator
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