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 9345027 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104282850 epoch_slot_no: 430050 block_no: 9344850 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 27624 time: 2023-09-27 21:12:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9efcd72339e92d91c02182fe6e2569b28c3ba71543e504a81c28614d4bd23b99Block Operator
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