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 9341720 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 104215257 epoch_slot_no: 362457 block_no: 9341543 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 32483 time: 2023-09-27 02:25:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7288b4353017906ace2d0e797f8c791d8f743c8e5a96673d703535d86e68ab28Block Operator
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