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 9360777 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104603155 epoch_slot_no: 318355 block_no: 9360600 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 58184 time: 2023-10-01 14:10:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5354aa22e2e4cd23cac2bf1e7f3c477d6a880a8e453fb6ebebe2d99c05f92841Block Operator
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