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 9311342 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103593233 epoch_slot_no: 172433 block_no: 9311165 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 21134 time: 2023-09-19 21:38:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7672956727cf116797466ef2903070549b2721aa9f6e652b935741127ed53a26Block Operator
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