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 9365246 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 104694793 epoch_slot_no: 409993 block_no: 9365069 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 87917 time: 2023-10-02 15:38:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7aad734b6f89dac6020b69402ec6b0f5b075e91013c30d2417de91d01e314f0Block Operator
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