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 9342252 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104225853 epoch_slot_no: 373053 block_no: 9342075 slot_leader_id: 9033778 size: 28042 time: 2023-09-27 05:22:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc635edd8d950b0be50b9aa160506f8510ac3ea17543905c9fb7da8bee38a2ebBlock Operator
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