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 9335976 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 104095895 epoch_slot_no: 243095 block_no: 9335799 slot_leader_id: 8863790 size: 8494 time: 2023-09-25 17:16:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x208d80e987fe23adb476dde2e65f9d77415a0562a6d5d9799ceff7925366826aBlock Operator
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