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 9360214 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 104591259 epoch_slot_no: 306459 block_no: 9360037 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 85014 time: 2023-10-01 10:52:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1eedae898a8be9c82777c604a832896144f4a0d96a61b51437be9ab137b1a0Block Operator
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