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 9314868 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 103663757 epoch_slot_no: 242957 block_no: 9314691 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 43532 time: 2023-09-20 17:14:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f7be4bfa4175ae95a3a055b8262918dc12a534fa1208a40c23a8efa210582fBlock Operator
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