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 9358131 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 104549535 epoch_slot_no: 264735 block_no: 9357954 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 85323 time: 2023-09-30 23:17:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe48f75ce37edaf9e9c4e25cf989db2a1e4a05175d0ddef539afc487bdfbd6ec9Block Operator
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