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 9316497 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103695835 epoch_slot_no: 275035 block_no: 9316320 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 12878 time: 2023-09-21 02:08:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4193baf9325f6d978ec2bd591e20f8455d9aeaee01efa77ccaaa81fbd6b02defBlock Operator
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