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 9339497 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104169907 epoch_slot_no: 317107 block_no: 9339320 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 9265 time: 2023-09-26 13:49:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b1c3219ce14dfb25364ac6c3c89d009e6233fc8dfe44a57d26947110f7b141dBlock Operator
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