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 9357217 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104530746 epoch_slot_no: 245946 block_no: 9357040 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 11615 time: 2023-09-30 18:03:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7641de0d664888fd95a2e4ee6ede79c1f760f88a2eec97d9cbe661d7cf04eb83Block Operator
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