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 9317056 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103707039 epoch_slot_no: 286239 block_no: 9316879 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 25113 time: 2023-09-21 05:15:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcd51ba86ea8e8439fb4551ca8be1643fee2cf396a109e36af0406f34774cb05Block Operator
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