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 9359093 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104568715 epoch_slot_no: 283915 block_no: 9358916 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 20288 time: 2023-10-01 04:36:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70476d0b2d09bdcfbbb7940bc42c5004a57d8d529f7aa9a56795ef55faced23eBlock Operator
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