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 9317209 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103710258 epoch_slot_no: 289458 block_no: 9317032 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 48937 time: 2023-09-21 06:09:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x926f118e082ab6cb8c1fdcdfb4d660abf8a559bcec5efc84d2617755703770b2Block Operator
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