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 9356343 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104513912 epoch_slot_no: 229112 block_no: 9356166 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 62350 time: 2023-09-30 13:23:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b57c4ea6ca138b31caabcf1c953682eaa38876a8dbb945b4f112c87ce628bdBlock Operator
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