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 9316645 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103699227 epoch_slot_no: 278427 block_no: 9316468 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 19319 time: 2023-09-21 03:05:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b772eb275a668ae03fe5161471fe236f8e1569c248775c89c17868cf1391db7Block Operator
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