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 9307173 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103508456 epoch_slot_no: 87656 block_no: 9306996 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 62827 time: 2023-09-18 22:05:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a54c8a07866748458ef1e891d60d1f7199b26399e48a02c79c0e2bd1fbacfdBlock Operator
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