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 9363606 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104661215 epoch_slot_no: 376415 block_no: 9363429 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 14761 time: 2023-10-02 06:18:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafecfb586e2055ab79edb94f30700b1bfc55396c68edf611795277ad3601c409Block Operator
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