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 9335727 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 104090839 epoch_slot_no: 238039 block_no: 9335550 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 86388 time: 2023-09-25 15:52:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c1b74e6d34a16c1ef480e0e2922207ef9bbc12c390bd7b73fc41be0acaee95aBlock Operator
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