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 9327977 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 103931614 epoch_slot_no: 78814 block_no: 9327800 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 1243 time: 2023-09-23 19:38:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e6ac391a622cc2b550c0be6c27f506e5210e43f9e31c0864920c21955d6c2dBlock Operator
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