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 9319005 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103747176 epoch_slot_no: 326376 block_no: 9318828 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 44006 time: 2023-09-21 16:24:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf03f303682d85f31d05a42f0d4a29d5ec09db4f4d9e70f04e526d7c86f08555fBlock Operator
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