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 9377598 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104946283 epoch_slot_no: 229483 block_no: 9377421 slot_leader_id: 9304000 size: 19909 time: 2023-10-05 13:29:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbbda32cb10e9effbf31edc2ea81efe56e50db70745826b091576c687d1162cBlock Operator
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