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 9359342 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104573974 epoch_slot_no: 289174 block_no: 9359165 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 52696 time: 2023-10-01 06:04:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x605d4efcd6adf1a52818300c6371685db7bf30af427d59434a410cbf445dff9eBlock Operator
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