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 9347663 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104336491 epoch_slot_no: 51691 block_no: 9347486 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 34420 time: 2023-09-28 12:06:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3784550650b52f848a77c56e7dbb96b62c4b4ac82d3b4a6b4b872d5a70e825c7Block Operator
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