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 9318027 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103727593 epoch_slot_no: 306793 block_no: 9317850 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 12134 time: 2023-09-21 10:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239ef74e9e0355603c9859e6aa46fd3883ef4300ced5ef77060ba0f65b7e0982Block Operator
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