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 9343669 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 104254044 epoch_slot_no: 401244 block_no: 9343492 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 3415 time: 2023-09-27 13:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59160930c1438b16b040fdc5cae7da0c409aee385c4f3f026fbd12cec4aeb3eeBlock Operator
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