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 9343636 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 104253441 epoch_slot_no: 400641 block_no: 9343459 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 64536 time: 2023-09-27 13:02:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7edc6c1a4fd643e59967db79d150eac6457f9884a23bfd8eb74592c034a876c5Block Operator
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