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 9358957 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104566012 epoch_slot_no: 281212 block_no: 9358780 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 39947 time: 2023-10-01 03:51:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd22802f5a63805e8905737357b41707a538362eebad359f67dab7240fdef1c5aBlock Operator
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