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 9340052 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104181205 epoch_slot_no: 328405 block_no: 9339875 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 24839 time: 2023-09-26 16:58:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaedb4872bb22415f64ed56823e9a8d6dfc194acd6ed32c5541a58457aa6a78fBlock Operator
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