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 9316870 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103703388 epoch_slot_no: 282588 block_no: 9316693 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 48474 time: 2023-09-21 04:14:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bba9c153356aff0139aaee5171b5027bdb1477760aaff0f8302f1c92129239eBlock Operator
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