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 9338761 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104154602 epoch_slot_no: 301802 block_no: 9338584 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 1983 time: 2023-09-26 09:34:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92e9770bc245e5daab9f084aa9713874363f126b3e9bef95dbeca838967993e8Block Operator
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