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 9323325 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 103836119 epoch_slot_no: 415319 block_no: 9323148 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 88049 time: 2023-09-22 17:06:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3c0d7f8ab42b452a3c5fa0c69cfd73e9ce5b75219c8ba072e71296a0831411eBlock Operator
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