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 9341244 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104205053 epoch_slot_no: 352253 block_no: 9341067 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 29030 time: 2023-09-26 23:35:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5efd95773421b09dc558cf5adb76f56b1d2ce0ff2d855f6951d17698f44d94cBlock Operator
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