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 9309678 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103559472 epoch_slot_no: 138672 block_no: 9309501 slot_leader_id: 8724631 size: 20798 time: 2023-09-19 12:16:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa703574a824f3a294b219eb66f47b30c9d1a645874c0308beb43112a87595a64Block Operator
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