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 9354698 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 104480210 epoch_slot_no: 195410 block_no: 9354521 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 19707 time: 2023-09-30 04:01:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58344ad408becabe635783eba14bc6664a490e331997fec5734e0c361e327db7Block Operator
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