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 9313665 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 103639543 epoch_slot_no: 218743 block_no: 9313488 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 35075 time: 2023-09-20 10:30:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b40de3ce7ab396714b26718ecbf2882d7f5e66c1d41586f14712aa3a744aaa4Block Operator
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