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 9314259 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103651797 epoch_slot_no: 230997 block_no: 9314082 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 31008 time: 2023-09-20 13:54:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd87a8b9a7ce0407c87cbf46d61b1334a4d11bf27af52494df166496b66e36aBlock Operator
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