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 9324263 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 103855196 epoch_slot_no: 2396 block_no: 9324086 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 81344 time: 2023-09-22 22:24:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e94684115ef71dd2eb8a6b11f75866732eea7bf3ca7a88448e7bdbb6f46384Block Operator
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