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 9336090 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 104097784 epoch_slot_no: 244984 block_no: 9335913 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 78169 time: 2023-09-25 17:47:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07fa1454a9ba19190463010a2027a4288ee3d7e8feb15f305d024f40f2a9fce0Block Operator
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