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 9357369 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 104534129 epoch_slot_no: 249329 block_no: 9357192 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 76132 time: 2023-09-30 19:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35a584d0a89472a8283374d9e832a3bc917bc956c37a0310f73172357f28e1c3Block Operator
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