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 9340293 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 104186057 epoch_slot_no: 333257 block_no: 9340116 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 719 time: 2023-09-26 18:19:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130fea0863540b95a7080e8060f7f446b0b9f68a409faef3d53190e2a3ea1104Block Operator
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