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 9326654 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103904529 epoch_slot_no: 51729 block_no: 9326477 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 52877 time: 2023-09-23 12:07:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb61dfd4afcedfbc80679ed5161a01a1a225851d59e341c4b30b814904df13a6fBlock Operator
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