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 9377723 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 104949468 epoch_slot_no: 232668 block_no: 9377546 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 4391 time: 2023-10-05 14:22:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x680f9c71eed301762b89a51604131945121abe2c2a3f0863181a5481329a0053Block Operator
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