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 9331925 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104011774 epoch_slot_no: 158974 block_no: 9331748 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 83921 time: 2023-09-24 17:54:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e7f5f3ccb028ed40211da4c1b2dc03535b8c68b5df4ee9084710fe08073ee6Block Operator
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