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 9365067 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 104691289 epoch_slot_no: 406489 block_no: 9364890 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 30508 time: 2023-10-02 14:39:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63c3c500d323c0659701f4e48dd91705eba332c2391538b1e9fe8bbdb5e0d1a2Block Operator
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