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 9336483 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 104105626 epoch_slot_no: 252826 block_no: 9336306 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 88257 time: 2023-09-25 19:58:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf89c1fefcad123633a5a0eca54c910b767d0d8b5559fea8191243e5f56dd5bb3Block Operator
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