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 9434208 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 106107572 epoch_slot_no: 94772 block_no: 9434031 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 87413 time: 2023-10-19 00:04:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346601edd8cad8d04c2ba0a9505d0a2877ca15d1b0cd1adfbf3c38f2018c09b9Block Operator
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