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 9346339 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104309514 epoch_slot_no: 24714 block_no: 9346162 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 25473 time: 2023-09-28 04:36:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e5efed2fe3dfcf3ec4897c8a97883c9da281a8b320a560fe5dd1ce99b8b3d3eBlock Operator
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