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 9339391 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104168099 epoch_slot_no: 315299 block_no: 9339214 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 9109 time: 2023-09-26 13:19:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0a1fadf915a1802fd6cb5a820f2a4ec1aef350b2398fb0d137cb7609e5d213Block Operator
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