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 9317835 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103723702 epoch_slot_no: 302902 block_no: 9317658 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 987 time: 2023-09-21 09:53:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c2843a85be7ddd2ec740a312c436b6b955222517a4aa0cafbefd8de87c8de4Block Operator
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