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 9309891 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103564219 epoch_slot_no: 143419 block_no: 9309714 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 16413 time: 2023-09-19 13:35:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc592fc63084075ec19143764590a125d0f5320c06284fc7eb5748a48960d545eBlock Operator
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