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 9337173 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 104120578 epoch_slot_no: 267778 block_no: 9336996 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 44157 time: 2023-09-26 00:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e94e0791f41bb0b8f8466211f201ec63cc75860aec9549db819fad751852172Block Operator
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