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 9319012 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103747333 epoch_slot_no: 326533 block_no: 9318835 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 23501 time: 2023-09-21 16:27:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05772a48693a67a12333b967822c4a61236d746b846567ffb3f7fdd2b1ce015Block Operator
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