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 9351441 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 104414762 epoch_slot_no: 129962 block_no: 9351264 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 70189 time: 2023-09-29 09:50:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x375ce782bd0751f824bc7ceb184f46c65e09d2f77a9c5ef85d9ab906ad30088aBlock Operator
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