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 9345773 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104298078 epoch_slot_no: 13278 block_no: 9345596 slot_leader_id: 7895822 size: 60719 time: 2023-09-28 01:26:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434aea841cd02050fd34d8be68d17b0484630785a292374a020c36e995dca46dBlock Operator
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