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 9357486 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104536481 epoch_slot_no: 251681 block_no: 9357309 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 45347 time: 2023-09-30 19:39:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc89786fbd33b7821a0eb03a082e83f7ce9c448fa8c70450413c637b4bc6ba97eBlock Operator
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