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 9317396 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103713960 epoch_slot_no: 293160 block_no: 9317219 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 32291 time: 2023-09-21 07:10:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba69986cb78dcc9f26f98f6d7cde4bf4cf7d949a08a0362c3c70a3151284ffdfBlock Operator
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