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 9324890 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103867684 epoch_slot_no: 14884 block_no: 9324713 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 1429 time: 2023-09-23 01:52:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x761f32dac3a2b6d1765d390c057efeff6337ae981b4bf33f10b7327005637c76Block Operator
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