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 9358346 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104553619 epoch_slot_no: 268819 block_no: 9358169 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 9447 time: 2023-10-01 00:25:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5517094cf07bca2e42bbb206001ec86946bf7305644198d990687975352f139fBlock Operator
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