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 9346665 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104316233 epoch_slot_no: 31433 block_no: 9346488 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 73648 time: 2023-09-28 06:28:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a91a4342a681fe07ba386c0a877b90a19dc1b9954d84b8edfb64549a74709e8Block Operator
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