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 9316772 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103701387 epoch_slot_no: 280587 block_no: 9316595 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 27231 time: 2023-09-21 03:41:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7be33b91b588489cb7464e82880bd6520be02c96b8230f07b4631cad09a1c6fBlock Operator
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