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 9353251 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104451268 epoch_slot_no: 166468 block_no: 9353074 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 58144 time: 2023-09-29 19:59:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a5a0ddb8a1b624e7529bc8387235d2280f5426dbd2f9f39f281c972a5d9d29eBlock Operator
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