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 9357293 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104532375 epoch_slot_no: 247575 block_no: 9357116 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 82360 time: 2023-09-30 18:31:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86962a47015497b050ef291d8218c9f6c93ad5705afbd2dabd6a2ea0a0a71ef8Block Operator
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