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 9335813 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 104092732 epoch_slot_no: 239932 block_no: 9335636 slot_leader_id: 8862761 size: 84230 time: 2023-09-25 16:23:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd8e2e97be203e26609191b48e4425e237efa2ada6bf25f41efe04a49ef1b8a4Block Operator
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