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 9327483 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103921160 epoch_slot_no: 68360 block_no: 9327306 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 4117 time: 2023-09-23 16:44:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf847a9f38e385139e8fe9aea4aa5cad0813e4a660e67d832e5d197e8d2b3da72Block Operator
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