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 9317814 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 103723231 epoch_slot_no: 302431 block_no: 9317637 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 57773 time: 2023-09-21 09:45:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6510850f3c1a7a7ddd66d86a30f710703bbbaf651a0c759d8b3fa2c4a6f34a9Block Operator
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