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 9308807 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103541623 epoch_slot_no: 120823 block_no: 9308630 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 20086 time: 2023-09-19 07:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ddf821a311bdd1fb5cbe1d1f1c1a082135edeff60e6bdae59f44f037059542Block Operator
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