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 9307179 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103508548 epoch_slot_no: 87748 block_no: 9307002 slot_leader_id: 8661053 size: 22001 time: 2023-09-18 22:07:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9228a0d1a719793d3731cdd45a03f2d41740fe396c3ebf4536c136252c0b8a7eBlock Operator
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