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 9310023 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103566754 epoch_slot_no: 145954 block_no: 9309846 slot_leader_id: 4555554 size: 25668 time: 2023-09-19 14:17:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc879ddb2492c48e8713a975c4c36bb59c0704832a8a0d3ba3ff4e59e9e8c47abBlock Operator
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