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 9335827 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 104092995 epoch_slot_no: 240195 block_no: 9335650 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 88622 time: 2023-09-25 16:28:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f7dd5ef1f3e7ec82f9c51cd22b00a16f45cc28a60c3ad6a992b57de4f9cfe43Block Operator
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