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 9341419 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104208472 epoch_slot_no: 355672 block_no: 9341242 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 18241 time: 2023-09-27 00:32:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ce8e8f1af3141832bd6ae4693881eea6d218de52919218d627393db2f740a19Block Operator
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