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 9334173 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 104058421 epoch_slot_no: 205621 block_no: 9333996 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 44423 time: 2023-09-25 06:51:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32043cb853fc7b324d1cd0ce6c679eef85b4c42dd95d25fba4966f5e0efd775dBlock Operator
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