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 9337060 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 104117937 epoch_slot_no: 265137 block_no: 9336883 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 87045 time: 2023-09-25 23:23:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4470356826bcf4ff7e638b260b0125703dfb533aa1df311c2417ada6818f1c04Block Operator
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