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 9336125 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 104098736 epoch_slot_no: 245936 block_no: 9335948 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 79689 time: 2023-09-25 18:03:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2352fd5532fbd65c10279c58dfb79b7cf04dbd2ca6d94f70ebeb12086b2da18Block Operator
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