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 9324483 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103859540 epoch_slot_no: 6740 block_no: 9324306 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 16795 time: 2023-09-22 23:37:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd382af67768a39af4f160823f69c16abcaf82a94091f8d3bcaa3c52166b3ecBlock Operator
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