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 9364232 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104674458 epoch_slot_no: 389658 block_no: 9364055 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 3089 time: 2023-10-02 09:59:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x576d3b2d9b94e8b82123af76787013d541ebf389899fa234165b243518998bc3Block Operator
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