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 9357560 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104538010 epoch_slot_no: 253210 block_no: 9357383 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 79076 time: 2023-09-30 20:05:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bbefe837697d3299f57671c2f3616ba7b1ab5452bc4f6a7599788b729a65f0dBlock Operator
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