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 9358420 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 104554739 epoch_slot_no: 269939 block_no: 9358243 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 85195 time: 2023-10-01 00:43:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf91b0eef13e405f9e8e3325b2e5ff9943194ce26383880486efebd9988c4de2Block Operator
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