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 9335966 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 104095789 epoch_slot_no: 242989 block_no: 9335789 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 88785 time: 2023-09-25 17:14:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb1bd651a570b325e8cc0b5f24ea7c21397519087a7b5647d1b9fc13a0f4399Block Operator
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