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 9348554 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104355917 epoch_slot_no: 71117 block_no: 9348377 slot_leader_id: 9009620 size: 19500 time: 2023-09-28 17:30:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce68f3123a2b9936f586809dc7e4a6fdb8d788430d85c6bfa2c75cfafef0139Block Operator
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