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 9354199 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104470316 epoch_slot_no: 185516 block_no: 9354022 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 14232 time: 2023-09-30 01:16:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6b8aa7f63378888911df7be35d3c1f0cba99e26ecb01cd93a64f95d3a1fb4ebBlock Operator
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