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 9377917 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104953294 epoch_slot_no: 236494 block_no: 9377740 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 45338 time: 2023-10-05 15:26:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac59b8de0d6729d989c8b0186f4a503d4ea3ad4369c068c4509915e3180e4c9Block Operator
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