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 9344566 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104273854 epoch_slot_no: 421054 block_no: 9344389 slot_leader_id: 7097947 size: 34156 time: 2023-09-27 18:42:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x359e628eceb495459157045c7555c3e7c660037125ef87b20c473c61a7f7e4a1Block Operator
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