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 9354078 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104468030 epoch_slot_no: 183230 block_no: 9353901 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 81222 time: 2023-09-30 00:38:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f4ec3e72d3c60ec6e1cdb273245fe0a2275575666490cb978cc77088869f3ecBlock Operator
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