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 9309558 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103557139 epoch_slot_no: 136339 block_no: 9309381 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 37692 time: 2023-09-19 11:37:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7cbf3f3dde73913043e57e38b56dac270ab965d914b18c14c588bd0d8a513fBlock Operator
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