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 9311292 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103592113 epoch_slot_no: 171313 block_no: 9311115 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 36047 time: 2023-09-19 21:20:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044793f2fe56b279eebef531691aace969c72d5d3a748470497e7f0c88284a7aBlock Operator
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