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 9326680 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 103905120 epoch_slot_no: 52320 block_no: 9326503 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88276 time: 2023-09-23 12:16:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029578c93f7b8f233c441653e3ee5a39086cc38bba28a9666c4ab0d876e3f2acBlock Operator
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