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 9344054 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104262848 epoch_slot_no: 410048 block_no: 9343877 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 15713 time: 2023-09-27 15:38:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe08b406edec0c69a37b9a8a75d0c3167436e44faf561570d146265d600e8a3c9Block Operator
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