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 9366270 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 104715298 epoch_slot_no: 430498 block_no: 9366093 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 84252 time: 2023-10-02 21:19:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33ba488229516a9a358099348962927572e141574ca325f38f7c43b03c9e3c5dBlock Operator
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