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 9348880 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104362704 epoch_slot_no: 77904 block_no: 9348703 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 22850 time: 2023-09-28 19:23:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdabca7aa933462e84a7c4981c2da60d2e68013d8dfe7867b19380aa37a75f3a9Block Operator
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