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 9368449 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104760879 epoch_slot_no: 44079 block_no: 9368272 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 12136 time: 2023-10-03 09:59:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700410f09459f7a126f78c35ff5088ee8ce0abd02b643f73dab5df3724b0266aBlock Operator
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