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 9362885 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104647056 epoch_slot_no: 362256 block_no: 9362708 slot_leader_id: 8863535 size: 37894 time: 2023-10-02 02:22:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x608ebd6aba2281d6fe9af5682c64a620786b735e670e1d4221b9c7705aac65aaBlock Operator
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