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 9309165 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103548976 epoch_slot_no: 128176 block_no: 9308988 slot_leader_id: 9190003 size: 26032 time: 2023-09-19 09:21:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd9b3cc5998e971bf14f6ec1e7f7af843588399fda3dd8c74bda0c968929476Block Operator
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