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 9347965 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 104343177 epoch_slot_no: 58377 block_no: 9347788 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 87561 time: 2023-09-28 13:57:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c07e44d4e0d37f85b90404a8b83953281c3eac85c19bb27a94e5a538654d712Block Operator
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