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 9379514 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104985317 epoch_slot_no: 268517 block_no: 9379337 slot_leader_id: 4572500 size: 13411 time: 2023-10-06 00:20:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e37acf14d2d4154a6371e0feed044c4745ba090f8959144959c6f1a63973d4Block Operator
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