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 9332540 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 104024064 epoch_slot_no: 171264 block_no: 9332363 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 31989 time: 2023-09-24 21:19:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b4119e5a8962bc9b600c213543a970f9435edcb84cec86c5aeffb5faf0194fBlock Operator
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