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 9351980 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104425649 epoch_slot_no: 140849 block_no: 9351803 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 29753 time: 2023-09-29 12:52:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d610170386c01bf9229525749f8cb0a38009d61357130f38c8d5fd8c9cbb7bBlock Operator
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