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 9359166 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104570262 epoch_slot_no: 285462 block_no: 9358989 slot_leader_id: 9117099 size: 25765 time: 2023-10-01 05:02:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb72a5bda040a7fe0c5be9a67a3f419a23d3ae7f05d480383eacc618013dcff49Block Operator
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