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 9342653 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 104233768 epoch_slot_no: 380968 block_no: 9342476 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 84785 time: 2023-09-27 07:34:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02459355e086aa491f004af8339055a72c814a89ad8ddbbe53cfeb8dc5f1a18Block Operator
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