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 9330385 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103980161 epoch_slot_no: 127361 block_no: 9330208 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 33584 time: 2023-09-24 09:07:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5631d2dbab98a725c4bdf084080f52082ddd49884df2622932cf0a71f1611bfBlock Operator
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