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 9352842 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104442991 epoch_slot_no: 158191 block_no: 9352665 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 13693 time: 2023-09-29 17:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef8457e11652cb01b5eda1ad02ec70fea6cc0f77b83cc4c901b61bfa58606d4Block Operator
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