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 9339070 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104161216 epoch_slot_no: 308416 block_no: 9338893 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 21280 time: 2023-09-26 11:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc095d38feb3b3641234b2139181341f2c71edeaf37a3601a7f0f682489c8abb4Block Operator
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