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 9317774 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103722308 epoch_slot_no: 301508 block_no: 9317597 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 20456 time: 2023-09-21 09:29:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4c0c34cedd68650a5816ce65810819146b5474e8f17be003820298165f24e9dBlock Operator
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