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 9328273 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103937707 epoch_slot_no: 84907 block_no: 9328096 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 14014 time: 2023-09-23 21:19:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc52e4c00abd421b22efc0bd92ebd28a66ca9911ebe2c00f1e833a3f9645b939Block Operator
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