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 9334316 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104061388 epoch_slot_no: 208588 block_no: 9334139 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 20929 time: 2023-09-25 07:41:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbce68c684da585f48c2c1483e8eb215bcff02a38a9d1ba0545132d85d0fd4cbBlock Operator
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