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 9352820 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104442686 epoch_slot_no: 157886 block_no: 9352643 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 31211 time: 2023-09-29 17:36:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84fd241c513bac27307468a578cc3abccb0f6fd4c9ab11700a29efd349444720Block Operator
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