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 9311349 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103593501 epoch_slot_no: 172701 block_no: 9311172 slot_leader_id: 9303214 size: 15624 time: 2023-09-19 21:43:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc6f4a94e8a4fb1b3deb4f6179fc114ae92e3117949db60ae57365567b7bffe7Block Operator
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