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 9332256 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 104018514 epoch_slot_no: 165714 block_no: 9332079 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 58880 time: 2023-09-24 19:46:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9c6ec876b234565f02b4435019e242f4136c9d774df88edf707c5b4435b1151Block Operator
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