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 9322531 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103818524 epoch_slot_no: 397724 block_no: 9322354 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 13974 time: 2023-09-22 12:13:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2172dd61f252107ce1b5b7b32c0e456a2211eed7de300b9b5f6464ecb06213e7Block Operator
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