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 9369515 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 104782275 epoch_slot_no: 65475 block_no: 9369338 slot_leader_id: 7038585 size: 88330 time: 2023-10-03 15:56:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbda8d55cb3607b700a7cfab858f1b536828748dde3a185679b3ed49ced340f1Block Operator
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