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 9341653 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104213696 epoch_slot_no: 360896 block_no: 9341476 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 12599 time: 2023-09-27 01:59:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80a69c6fa646eda912d72b42ae44872c6a077e6452cea7c9a9aab9d0b86700d4Block Operator
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