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 9357366 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104534031 epoch_slot_no: 249231 block_no: 9357189 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 19439 time: 2023-09-30 18:58:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb08f78dfbeec3c31eb6918ac7062551a233103bc0c9cfa35d5b1961dc5c1fb7eBlock Operator
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