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 9351505 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104416327 epoch_slot_no: 131527 block_no: 9351328 slot_leader_id: 9351505 size: 9719 time: 2023-09-29 10:16:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39ed3ff4daf403ba8c0370c024d2d9f6aab05be5ad608a894701a1a7b8f80d77Block Operator
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