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 9311450 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 103595225 epoch_slot_no: 174425 block_no: 9311273 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 17362 time: 2023-09-19 22:11:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad39f64c83505cae9466ff460d6a061729349f96dd40c2cbf90878c2762da364Block Operator
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