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 9437376 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106172809 epoch_slot_no: 160009 block_no: 9437199 slot_leader_id: 9324378 size: 43122 time: 2023-10-19 18:11:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa329b27df3039425d2d42d0b7f29008b58661466ea512edb232aefb1dd78ebaBlock Operator
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