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 9315698 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103680439 epoch_slot_no: 259639 block_no: 9315521 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 7649 time: 2023-09-20 21:52:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa427f2334afb230f2f56b8cfa9ee4971c82a1f46caae70724e5a187de2ff3d63Block Operator
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