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 9318043 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103727916 epoch_slot_no: 307116 block_no: 9317866 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 18352 time: 2023-09-21 11:03:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d7077f9e77c4201e8a7c02ee17f458020f410c54a6168f79d2a5c2884c131fBlock Operator
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