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 9346952 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 104322384 epoch_slot_no: 37584 block_no: 9346775 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 19936 time: 2023-09-28 08:11:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f5bb493aac45c94c8f5bd868edd556983b5168cb92f149de58595425af16a80Block Operator
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