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 9317130 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 103708811 epoch_slot_no: 288011 block_no: 9316953 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 3353 time: 2023-09-21 05:45:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc926aad84d1d3a738734efa8a5c36b8ff1d5122e0cdf2f576bb0020e84840fefBlock Operator
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