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 9350284 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 104390358 epoch_slot_no: 105558 block_no: 9350107 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 2655 time: 2023-09-29 03:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7ab15d604f07723d0326a2e085479a6e935eb2598b5eebcae6a3c3053322f1Block Operator
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