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 9323186 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103833042 epoch_slot_no: 412242 block_no: 9323009 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 58916 time: 2023-09-22 16:15:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4cf11902842e7242811c6259b8845328f93b0bd0b293517a3c1e3c9917f72b3Block Operator
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