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 9323046 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103830243 epoch_slot_no: 409443 block_no: 9322869 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 22188 time: 2023-09-22 15:28:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65750629f11a756b7cffdab48849efdb56b0d21a654f865658189bc6fe18fe4eBlock Operator
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