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 9339679 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104173884 epoch_slot_no: 321084 block_no: 9339502 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 45075 time: 2023-09-26 14:56:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b44cf95f016e14d018c42a7bf49e7612600bef80fe9ba4fa9edfbe8de75f61eBlock Operator
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