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 9339527 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104170509 epoch_slot_no: 317709 block_no: 9339350 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 6329 time: 2023-09-26 14:00:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2034a6d797c13fccc285c1f0104df9939ae0cee202bd4adc10b8b50c7b2b5464Block Operator
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