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 9357188 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104530192 epoch_slot_no: 245392 block_no: 9357011 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 57274 time: 2023-09-30 17:54:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3eb195922900316740588df149394c33e4645adaa94713e6d0a19a19ec9029bBlock Operator
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