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 9308646 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103537720 epoch_slot_no: 116920 block_no: 9308469 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 38127 time: 2023-09-19 06:13:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4a75d65bf5a1bf8c72103c0823f3682d5829b0938f2f451527d1edb00ca87aBlock Operator
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