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 9367589 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 104742908 epoch_slot_no: 26108 block_no: 9367412 slot_leader_id: 6126748 size: 88295 time: 2023-10-03 04:59:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa77b6e40cdffda379348ef9d5cdfef166f9a6110b0c4d3fbe78173f2ba2343c0Block Operator
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