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 9368697 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 104766023 epoch_slot_no: 49223 block_no: 9368520 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 34671 time: 2023-10-03 11:25:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05af76b87ca9b1a4d842c9f85350cd094dbc8b9c5b1b5b05b677a13cf3316b3Block Operator
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