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 9364959 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 104689291 epoch_slot_no: 404491 block_no: 9364782 slot_leader_id: 9126224 size: 82047 time: 2023-10-02 14:06:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97de031f66d0d44ccbb0f6a24a221a55401e1818b361441ed7fa74bb60454066Block Operator
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