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 9326525 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 103901901 epoch_slot_no: 49101 block_no: 9326348 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 87977 time: 2023-09-23 11:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa8af1461b61a91e0801d821425a8d30857f3569d14cf787a406df9d970e9acBlock Operator
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