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 9323555 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 103840821 epoch_slot_no: 420021 block_no: 9323378 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 57210 time: 2023-09-22 18:25:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef747603ef58a218cfa07cd6bec36bb66acef97896ebe9e6ddaedafd25203f5dBlock Operator
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