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 9336203 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104100176 epoch_slot_no: 247376 block_no: 9336026 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 44472 time: 2023-09-25 18:27:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa88bc31df461fdfbf7240844b5388ff265b91f10af8c345fe822e95d42d734e3Block Operator
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