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 9316245 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103690905 epoch_slot_no: 270105 block_no: 9316068 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 26663 time: 2023-09-21 00:46:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec6a8214bcddad54c9bdc6b8d59d64c5012203da38da891647c05d269b2f224aBlock Operator
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