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 9377745 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 104949882 epoch_slot_no: 233082 block_no: 9377568 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 48375 time: 2023-10-05 14:29:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08728d120753b74a59cd73e60e9025075e4ea3de9e42cbe48a545dd6f9f729abBlock Operator
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