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 9352852 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 104443200 epoch_slot_no: 158400 block_no: 9352675 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 33779 time: 2023-09-29 17:44:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8b2a445f5f70110406f9159bf23356715c7e5aaa5e44afef632af86b9d65beeBlock Operator
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