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 9320617 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 103780122 epoch_slot_no: 359322 block_no: 9320440 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 33552 time: 2023-09-22 01:33:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b68b61c28ca346886025b2c4f8b8e56876a101f5b145fcf8be9440840e449cbBlock Operator
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