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 9307169 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103508308 epoch_slot_no: 87508 block_no: 9306992 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 22887 time: 2023-09-18 22:03:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb479fe8078b8dfd584094e6a50c4cb93e960d4b10629c3df7e3bd2d3a8c1e404Block Operator
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