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 9343541 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104251540 epoch_slot_no: 398740 block_no: 9343364 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 37430 time: 2023-09-27 12:30:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3bda9c26d656d7322b1a7828a47f79ac452a039ba0c28ad14cb3bba86466d8Block Operator
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