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 9353958 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104465312 epoch_slot_no: 180512 block_no: 9353781 slot_leader_id: 9241312 size: 37342 time: 2023-09-29 23:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfd206555c46cd931b327008d8a30e7f89da2393025a56540d26f750dfa46014Block Operator
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