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 9326321 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 103897962 epoch_slot_no: 45162 block_no: 9326144 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 30952 time: 2023-09-23 10:17:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8ab0825d2039e70ef585ea3068103280c16993cfc146fc7b67a7d8f9d9aa4dBlock Operator
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