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 9351356 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 104412951 epoch_slot_no: 128151 block_no: 9351179 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79927 time: 2023-09-29 09:20:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde8abc4c6863536a2425b5d6ff93b31a8073ae6d83a61b08edee917405b9dd37Block Operator
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