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 9343671 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 104254071 epoch_slot_no: 401271 block_no: 9343494 slot_leader_id: 9303214 size: 40645 time: 2023-09-27 13:12:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4ed5c89aa44f931fa4e17c6bf019ed477a6b7dd9ed105eab5ef74137f44975fBlock Operator
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