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 9331458 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104001744 epoch_slot_no: 148944 block_no: 9331281 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 38579 time: 2023-09-24 15:07:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcafda02d328bfa59b04f2ef5004d98e479515facd7b0a9d31bdd6dc14810567aBlock Operator
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