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 9318039 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103727832 epoch_slot_no: 307032 block_no: 9317862 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 52628 time: 2023-09-21 11:02:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f90770f4961b1ca966c9d9212759bbe3749661a411c5e467e82ecfaeda5840aBlock Operator
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