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 9331394 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 104000417 epoch_slot_no: 147617 block_no: 9331217 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 75333 time: 2023-09-24 14:45:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc96139220d3fe579c0b1d61e7a92b6ada0d85aadea5f1ecd1c9feb5a807980f5Block Operator
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