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 9377946 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 104954026 epoch_slot_no: 237226 block_no: 9377769 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 80086 time: 2023-10-05 15:38:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70ec565f48276dcdbaae09f3714637eba64daa678930a86107a88b08a482bb40Block Operator
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