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 9324594 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103862246 epoch_slot_no: 9446 block_no: 9324417 slot_leader_id: 9270673 size: 54350 time: 2023-09-23 00:22:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8eb51726de3b048b2f6a64df3ffabf2f3feac68f1e71d88f9afc0e96af01c71Block Operator
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