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 9356242 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 104511963 epoch_slot_no: 227163 block_no: 9356065 slot_leader_id: 9009620 size: 78316 time: 2023-09-30 12:50:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e40bda21e2cc49dd09c4cb1f99d615410f5e64b9bb17d069fd08ccf026cebeBlock Operator
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