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 9351571 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 104417543 epoch_slot_no: 132743 block_no: 9351394 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 59818 time: 2023-09-29 10:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc595a76448b3045be0ea34bef71016946980fccd84648e9384a8a8b61a94862Block Operator
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