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 9357900 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104545058 epoch_slot_no: 260258 block_no: 9357723 slot_leader_id: 9304655 size: 5421 time: 2023-09-30 22:02:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x861014610acd843bf57422f154b91e5f6c89d70f2d7dc3d6bca49aa446376c32Block Operator
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