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 9357995 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104546809 epoch_slot_no: 262009 block_no: 9357818 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 7810 time: 2023-09-30 22:31:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x792faed830fdcba50f399057c6aa9acd36f8111fbcd9d061c044b2a433dda53dBlock Operator
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