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 9316262 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103691343 epoch_slot_no: 270543 block_no: 9316085 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 30807 time: 2023-09-21 00:53:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0462297bb9d8ff26cea7bc606459d2c089474918d2644bcab4c7eed5d870def6Block Operator
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