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 9369347 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 104779097 epoch_slot_no: 62297 block_no: 9369170 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 87983 time: 2023-10-03 15:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1899a850d2a9b801a16d532defeba65e13ed009f008767a30df2e819f84cb3acBlock Operator
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