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 9342969 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 104239887 epoch_slot_no: 387087 block_no: 9342792 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 88731 time: 2023-09-27 09:16:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e9f3c54956ed62588149b0530aa3a9f0047f5f8726a433b27a43eea6f9d176Block Operator
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