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 9330299 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103978485 epoch_slot_no: 125685 block_no: 9330122 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 16582 time: 2023-09-24 08:39:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x241bffa8e83db5e2fe794bbfa6282ba3d09777fb3b8772f89518c51a31c41b99Block Operator
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