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 9357147 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104529423 epoch_slot_no: 244623 block_no: 9356970 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 59432 time: 2023-09-30 17:41:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccd5b4f8b2b891c892b5305ef1a7ea0288cd0eef84d324c63e6a0de092f53ff5Block Operator
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