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 9336665 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 104109693 epoch_slot_no: 256893 block_no: 9336488 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 70804 time: 2023-09-25 21:06:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb18ec4aa60ef903d88409b42e05379cf3c9500bb6070b43735b21c3ea2f8fe33Block Operator
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