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 9324346 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103856668 epoch_slot_no: 3868 block_no: 9324169 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88155 time: 2023-09-22 22:49:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34bb86ae1157d41d730c9f50c5ac56340d9486ee4369feb55ae93ed7348a2eaaBlock Operator
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