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 9345968 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104301893 epoch_slot_no: 17093 block_no: 9345791 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 25090 time: 2023-09-28 02:29:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe801666036310968cfa2bf581d58155cd039e0c654accd41540d231d2f3bfe0dBlock Operator
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