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 9355288 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104492679 epoch_slot_no: 207879 block_no: 9355111 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 46243 time: 2023-09-30 07:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x038edc63b02bd2a4bb8ad612451ed6b81e51831a8e1b6cfa8d11ecb3afa51d59Block Operator
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