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 9376361 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 104922162 epoch_slot_no: 205362 block_no: 9376184 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 63561 time: 2023-10-05 06:47:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef3394bfb453a6c20ad155f6561142cd4d34be5e97cfdc59742caff442c54bbaBlock Operator
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