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 9346620 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104315344 epoch_slot_no: 30544 block_no: 9346443 slot_leader_id: 8967524 size: 7417 time: 2023-09-28 06:13:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105b825c05d1ab2bffb4ddfbf3dfcef770212755f8b420a7ce8af785a1e671d4Block Operator
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