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 9355003 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104486798 epoch_slot_no: 201998 block_no: 9354826 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 24128 time: 2023-09-30 05:51:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e230c42a72dc9ed938e8ece719f6fc686c26bfc541531604313da805c909e52Block Operator
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