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 9340120 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104182674 epoch_slot_no: 329874 block_no: 9339943 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 45535 time: 2023-09-26 17:22:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4013375033fddd1c44dba511ba5b60b922a27a9523a79a17907bc31bdc966b68Block Operator
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