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 9339677 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104173861 epoch_slot_no: 321061 block_no: 9339500 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 39566 time: 2023-09-26 14:55:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb46f23538548b2ecdad02e9a0512b7013fd94a78b5099803ce0d8315c9ef95fBlock Operator
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