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 9349839 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104381842 epoch_slot_no: 97042 block_no: 9349662 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 12409 time: 2023-09-29 00:42:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x296d4278f41f657ee693d07c60bd8f13dd0082a7f6c528192392694d39964ffeBlock Operator
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