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 9321216 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103791788 epoch_slot_no: 370988 block_no: 9321039 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 6640 time: 2023-09-22 04:47:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd20fbe4e4db397979575781f9b636c2c51d4e820a1fa0ceb4522d11cf0d3851bBlock Operator
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