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 9321746 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 103801854 epoch_slot_no: 381054 block_no: 9321569 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 26416 time: 2023-09-22 07:35:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9886e45ff908435b54a9832cf58e5f0681c8a851a8e9366b3c1c065275c2fb2Block Operator
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