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 9361733 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104623473 epoch_slot_no: 338673 block_no: 9361556 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 79647 time: 2023-10-01 19:49:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a92634b24bb44a77da3251366d464a534b3bae936f46f56e5ae49b44c5935a1Block Operator
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