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 9326882 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103909129 epoch_slot_no: 56329 block_no: 9326705 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 4235 time: 2023-09-23 13:23:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f7f62cd47e29bd34606b7f822e73afb0e1e679fabb2ef8e5165770ac3de1c11Block Operator
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