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 9338859 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104156639 epoch_slot_no: 303839 block_no: 9338682 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 6718 time: 2023-09-26 10:08:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19561fe6d8e58cd2f384468285942e20b9f8294da23e9bffe86154177122766cBlock Operator
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