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 9343996 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 104261484 epoch_slot_no: 408684 block_no: 9343819 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 55193 time: 2023-09-27 15:16:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9fe55222c44dc4b86c4bbbd41828268515166653c58e407bc81f876b9bdd8baBlock Operator
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