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 9345285 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104287870 epoch_slot_no: 3070 block_no: 9345108 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 87195 time: 2023-09-27 22:36:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e3d94c0cb8a71df214225e5e3a21370173b886e47e38cc3696c943f74f9b2fBlock Operator
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