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 9336830 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 104112842 epoch_slot_no: 260042 block_no: 9336653 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 42411 time: 2023-09-25 21:58:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4defd4090f7b6ced5800f40ae8a58b0d1936115a4c6f1422564d11820e6d61b2Block Operator
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