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 9365749 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 104705066 epoch_slot_no: 420266 block_no: 9365572 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 10612 time: 2023-10-02 18:29:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x783c9aa67ccfa32ec5c9b70604da9805284b5ac2ff214f8a00ac82fcef723874Block Operator
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