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 9326205 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103895627 epoch_slot_no: 42827 block_no: 9326028 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 18809 time: 2023-09-23 09:38:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9322174adf6ed81945ec87e3b8cbb9010e5ea41a6e70d3306ce2114fd3b854aaBlock Operator
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