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 9328466 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103941769 epoch_slot_no: 88969 block_no: 9328289 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 13106 time: 2023-09-23 22:27:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4a5c651d5fccd65dd71f2985e20fee32ee27bd90459a8bfe98b985f11d6d7cbBlock Operator
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