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 9318700 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 103741098 epoch_slot_no: 320298 block_no: 9318523 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 88478 time: 2023-09-21 14:43:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d0c320fae36ed50cade6197b8131ff813e417aaf6ae14a327657f496a338d5Block Operator
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