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 9308639 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103537568 epoch_slot_no: 116768 block_no: 9308462 slot_leader_id: 8526618 size: 50526 time: 2023-09-19 06:10:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81d076f6f753ad219a55eea80db61f30a349e13ca74efe7286bb4320a7cbbe6Block Operator
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