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 9358347 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 104553646 epoch_slot_no: 268846 block_no: 9358170 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 62826 time: 2023-10-01 00:25:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a81ec69f83b792509739353aebd587023f416113f03bb4977f4d9264ad2e22Block Operator
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