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 9337251 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 104122139 epoch_slot_no: 269339 block_no: 9337074 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 70556 time: 2023-09-26 00:33:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff59cfbd1602029030e7dd5c3a0d3d52cc622020c4e8c27d7e135c99ef183835Block Operator
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