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 9351301 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 104411892 epoch_slot_no: 127092 block_no: 9351124 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 1148 time: 2023-09-29 09:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8900cfcf89f902fc132442620db579c6e97acec8f346030ca6b947440fecfae6Block Operator
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