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 9311346 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103593421 epoch_slot_no: 172621 block_no: 9311169 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 11068 time: 2023-09-19 21:41:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x593fdc9515f0a2d38a3f35620b3e4438ff9a8361956060d436f78bb3ce185c05Block Operator
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