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 9327153 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 103915011 epoch_slot_no: 62211 block_no: 9326976 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 832 time: 2023-09-23 15:01:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58042ae5e2a46a0e5ee6c02744bac6a7b13a58085561d3019933ae3e046b46e9Block Operator
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