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 9335575 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 104088034 epoch_slot_no: 235234 block_no: 9335398 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88513 time: 2023-09-25 15:05:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598194e50944419e419afd75be7d325e59e6f8bdf46b387a9b57a70f1bed9263Block Operator
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