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 9336993 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104116412 epoch_slot_no: 263612 block_no: 9336816 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 88874 time: 2023-09-25 22:58:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea940aa6fce4c5560cd91fcb6ca1e91ca65a505742b5186e07523768964cd53Block Operator
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