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 9356266 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104512478 epoch_slot_no: 227678 block_no: 9356089 slot_leader_id: 8714454 size: 50968 time: 2023-09-30 12:59:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d40ef29493785dc99847992c8b6b93587ca9de5ff1b17d180dd1aa8c0cea2a1Block Operator
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