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 9331166 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103995210 epoch_slot_no: 142410 block_no: 9330989 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 15287 time: 2023-09-24 13:18:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbea347ae9e9120b40ce4313ab5dd9d78519ee51ddfa76fb8246fc4428b97f606Block Operator
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