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 9339348 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104167185 epoch_slot_no: 314385 block_no: 9339171 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 32040 time: 2023-09-26 13:04:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecb851b064f9549a60640f091ca3a8dc4902de81e510f05a508f3a4c040da54aBlock Operator
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