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 9356231 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104511741 epoch_slot_no: 226941 block_no: 9356054 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 36401 time: 2023-09-30 12:47:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bf34e203d9d7c8207c3267cb44b13632d8bc3efa6fa74c0469d7ae6c97a48aBlock Operator
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