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 9347171 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104327334 epoch_slot_no: 42534 block_no: 9346994 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 43269 time: 2023-09-28 09:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81394cd019daf9d2575b04d902735cbfe5d8b14e33242f6810664b911fe81798Block Operator
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