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 9336805 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 104112482 epoch_slot_no: 259682 block_no: 9336628 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 88725 time: 2023-09-25 21:52:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f00064f00147ba15334a1c471df6f99197cddba0e7ecd7065ae61be15e5f8aBlock Operator
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