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 9365314 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 104696044 epoch_slot_no: 411244 block_no: 9365137 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 37113 time: 2023-10-02 15:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29c1ce48be1a08ee5b82e54065ff0ed4ad4857b9004e5d115d732567e6666a2Block Operator
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