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 9349335 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104371473 epoch_slot_no: 86673 block_no: 9349158 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 34092 time: 2023-09-28 21:49:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6aa2328803de782662c51d7b21b7dcc9ebfb6b01922cad00e465fd9e2ab82f5Block Operator
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