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 9352596 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104438376 epoch_slot_no: 153576 block_no: 9352419 slot_leader_id: 8973088 size: 88703 time: 2023-09-29 16:24:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2876bede1f05a3e365da406d83825d9295fe6e3d4e0601f9a5f713d0b73e6489Block Operator
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