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 9339543 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104170879 epoch_slot_no: 318079 block_no: 9339366 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 62722 time: 2023-09-26 14:06:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd53bbd5baa1fe12ba19833fde9977f9dd392dc01efd393427f03d2440e5093Block Operator
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