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 9344159 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104265491 epoch_slot_no: 412691 block_no: 9343982 slot_leader_id: 8968556 size: 78726 time: 2023-09-27 16:23:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb5e999ca9468658c7285b85aa63348f0b6c554edbaf1a146f3b7aa83da3cd14Block Operator
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