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 9331774 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104008409 epoch_slot_no: 155609 block_no: 9331597 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 19223 time: 2023-09-24 16:58:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b93d168d66d13faf8f4dd9ce888cd298f7d51bb1d8b7abebdd23c94c5e33467Block Operator
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