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 9358645 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 104559572 epoch_slot_no: 274772 block_no: 9358468 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 50919 time: 2023-10-01 02:04:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4353a4d4dae7a226a43f8122248e3e5e5a1b0ea0b72d497969a265fba72948Block Operator
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