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 9359585 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 104578697 epoch_slot_no: 293897 block_no: 9359408 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 3060 time: 2023-10-01 07:23:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738374848da2eb8e1a0095a4324e49ea77d0e2d5510150374375833698fdeed9Block Operator
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