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 9337837 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104135541 epoch_slot_no: 282741 block_no: 9337660 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 2493 time: 2023-09-26 04:17:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf4a71b312c0954af913bd6b257abe7b442e2e21d48c7a80a60f0347a4c58c7Block Operator
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