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 9348454 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104353511 epoch_slot_no: 68711 block_no: 9348277 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 61240 time: 2023-09-28 16:50:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a96e7a83acba0f266089cbd3af789444805f47291a32998a095ce37bb0a06efBlock Operator
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