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 9333369 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 104041453 epoch_slot_no: 188653 block_no: 9333192 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 88768 time: 2023-09-25 02:09:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a173062fafff746c404d3e25aa825eb51589d2ca6480ef12b5e7458e06c02a7Block Operator
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