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 9307386 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103512505 epoch_slot_no: 91705 block_no: 9307209 slot_leader_id: 8039060 size: 27613 time: 2023-09-18 23:13:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf582850714614caa7634a15dda87bdd92524d0c5d1807391261e271eed208cb3Block Operator
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