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 9358362 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104553880 epoch_slot_no: 269080 block_no: 9358185 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 34588 time: 2023-10-01 00:29:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee2d53ec79da1d50e269277ee05f6e63993e1407b2bfd93a5234b696e0abc68Block Operator
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