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 9349575 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 104376897 epoch_slot_no: 92097 block_no: 9349398 slot_leader_id: 8946398 size: 87790 time: 2023-09-28 23:19:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7299631be5cd6ec57fafcae6e1cda847bfc3d1312e3adc632c097c9c7a5588daBlock Operator
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