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 9337548 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104129258 epoch_slot_no: 276458 block_no: 9337371 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 61740 time: 2023-09-26 02:32:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecd2314fbf25ecb5444676f9e8e3336e656c4d0fbf90aad6e7df394b3f6201e3Block Operator
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