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 9434346 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106110209 epoch_slot_no: 97409 block_no: 9434169 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 37155 time: 2023-10-19 00:48:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69819f6774efc917b6e5b54c72e2ca082db5fbe56baad0128a7b0ef8150b9439Block Operator
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