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 9367316 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 104737263 epoch_slot_no: 20463 block_no: 9367139 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 39110 time: 2023-10-03 03:25:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7088400ab9454134cd137bef4f803ed6d572dab20d486936d6aea329367172Block Operator
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