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 9342444 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104229567 epoch_slot_no: 376767 block_no: 9342267 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 9233 time: 2023-09-27 06:24:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca355049177931677a7c1c19b739807dfbd7f236ab69b96f3a5adb38068bd6aBlock Operator
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