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 9358585 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104558160 epoch_slot_no: 273360 block_no: 9358408 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 71505 time: 2023-10-01 01:40:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc02c7808991ad5b2466b656e840ebb0bb15e509b482eb7bb7164633fe5b23bBlock Operator
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