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 9344745 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104277338 epoch_slot_no: 424538 block_no: 9344568 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 52261 time: 2023-09-27 19:40:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9224b4854244a456932680afb0a84adad59da3bb7f1961b82a2541427106bdBlock Operator
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