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 9322779 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103824388 epoch_slot_no: 403588 block_no: 9322602 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 56539 time: 2023-09-22 13:51:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad2cfded730935fe2aa50df500eb9d8f3206b039e8e6e71a2418744d5fc1dbeBlock Operator
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