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 9309605 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 103557981 epoch_slot_no: 137181 block_no: 9309428 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 39632 time: 2023-09-19 11:51:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef616368f1291573e20605a8f831fb9b02309f03cfe05217e7c64256f3210c41Block Operator
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