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 9337263 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 104122380 epoch_slot_no: 269580 block_no: 9337086 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 17874 time: 2023-09-26 00:37:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688d616b2bc2838ef711076182b1cd2b6f3954cbd7aa49b2fe87aa5a725f9618Block Operator
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