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 9339122 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104162213 epoch_slot_no: 309413 block_no: 9338945 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 37219 time: 2023-09-26 11:41:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0a17c2239e8521cea189662f4a5f0a1fe802581ac47bb57370966f901d5ccfdBlock Operator
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