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 9344367 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104269718 epoch_slot_no: 416918 block_no: 9344190 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 50129 time: 2023-09-27 17:33:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fb597e1592d6a4eb51f010f1c572f99a78a2569c1f4054ba0c58adf07161c1Block Operator
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