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 9338281 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104144809 epoch_slot_no: 292009 block_no: 9338104 slot_leader_id: 9008880 size: 36626 time: 2023-09-26 06:51:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1c47e6dfa00d0a546ee07c06633c560f41e5def522be2a17b22cab6a902bef7Block Operator
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