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 9317984 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103726531 epoch_slot_no: 305731 block_no: 9317807 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 16803 time: 2023-09-21 10:40:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad6df319f2fd7fb0eaecb02b8473b5052fd2a1280187fc71269bf0a8ed218f13Block Operator
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