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 9359210 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104571296 epoch_slot_no: 286496 block_no: 9359033 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 9358 time: 2023-10-01 05:19:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x911d98c9985374d4929c91a17fced2fc3a236a661d69257adedc7f03d6cd37a2Block Operator
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