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 9369766 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 104787325 epoch_slot_no: 70525 block_no: 9369589 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 37888 time: 2023-10-03 17:20:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee79e0a0977a3a66525dce247b18dab8817840d418d204710bfee26793ef2669Block Operator
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