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 9338250 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104144193 epoch_slot_no: 291393 block_no: 9338073 slot_leader_id: 7097947 size: 9703 time: 2023-09-26 06:41:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e028d83dab9506b81ef26f0ed2ef1cc07816a812c3f11da5532b3e8ef01c38Block Operator
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