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 9322608 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103820756 epoch_slot_no: 399956 block_no: 9322431 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 66843 time: 2023-09-22 12:50:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8e57581a61331853d39fae623e268cf50b33db842096303174dd1fd868934fBlock Operator
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