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 9319775 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 103762936 epoch_slot_no: 342136 block_no: 9319598 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 86917 time: 2023-09-21 20:47:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa75e400b5b9ce4946c4b601d69c15d656bae30132564b6446bf56c7545fa8cafBlock Operator
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