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 9335917 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 104094686 epoch_slot_no: 241886 block_no: 9335740 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 88639 time: 2023-09-25 16:56:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790bbaf69418536e033e81e77a79559162b252d9bfc387cae8283d6b3854c4a0Block Operator
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