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 9325005 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103869921 epoch_slot_no: 17121 block_no: 9324828 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 57270 time: 2023-09-23 02:30:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3be4fc47b9b76dee4ec2cd51a03ca1d49a39309f4e2a16a3949775a8efe0b9bBlock Operator
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