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 9376773 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 104929575 epoch_slot_no: 212775 block_no: 9376596 slot_leader_id: 4635407 size: 74713 time: 2023-10-05 08:51:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c97d7a8dda31e11c6a5e0ad9da334f64ded833251b923cf7e115c84123f42cBlock Operator
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