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 9344034 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 104262515 epoch_slot_no: 409715 block_no: 9343857 slot_leader_id: 8863455 size: 84210 time: 2023-09-27 15:33:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd66e71653d97c65503d4e623fc605d7419ef16d7e0e9f75cdc288ec5a61f04adBlock Operator
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