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 9313811 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103642498 epoch_slot_no: 221698 block_no: 9313634 slot_leader_id: 6685760 size: 11896 time: 2023-09-20 11:19:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaff4301394459e5c209db8555cf70dc880896d80f41324ff7edc33c27285d6b0Block Operator
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