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 9334874 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104073431 epoch_slot_no: 220631 block_no: 9334697 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 35787 time: 2023-09-25 11:02:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f7d872bcb1aa64f102385351a869e2bb6813fa6496ea6098abea324938a61cBlock Operator
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