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 9348987 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 104364931 epoch_slot_no: 80131 block_no: 9348810 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 81423 time: 2023-09-28 20:00:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860a5e4b0413910f647c463f5bb3a7521c8cd9ca733ed60abb28b1ca3df8e17cBlock Operator
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