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 9368608 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 104764291 epoch_slot_no: 47491 block_no: 9368431 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 72898 time: 2023-10-03 10:56:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5499dea3bf0ee768577f01d6cb834989c43eff9848d525275adfbfc751fcb26bBlock Operator
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