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 9340667 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 104193505 epoch_slot_no: 340705 block_no: 9340490 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 46172 time: 2023-09-26 20:23:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca5a6ede4aedbb3196ffcbc1f8cbe3facd8be7bcfa1a8e1a5a0bae89ea7f0a3Block Operator
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