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 9307555 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103515605 epoch_slot_no: 94805 block_no: 9307378 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 36212 time: 2023-09-19 00:04:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e43558ab14dfce2a899c1f2d26d19936e1efa5ebfc2ecbd89faf6a5bdee9d1cBlock Operator
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