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 9365602 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104701868 epoch_slot_no: 417068 block_no: 9365425 slot_leader_id: 9014538 size: 58561 time: 2023-10-02 17:35:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x297c63f9469c5e0fb4408628b2178b2a1facf356defbc31bcdb9eb38d57b508cBlock Operator
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