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 9359288 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104572894 epoch_slot_no: 288094 block_no: 9359111 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 60603 time: 2023-10-01 05:46:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca613c0e9d1365796694be6c3d95766e11a75b7664078f4e94dd19bc519a3e57Block Operator
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