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 9353522 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 104456800 epoch_slot_no: 172000 block_no: 9353345 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 49558 time: 2023-09-29 21:31:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77644bcacbd5e32e73fa7668f8c0d5139870f263e84472c51d2c563b3b8d99c1Block Operator
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