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 9329243 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103956955 epoch_slot_no: 104155 block_no: 9329066 slot_leader_id: 5431536 size: 11854 time: 2023-09-24 02:40:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb344692cf26df149c0c536d92417f7bd9399107ff29630558a1a150fafce8678Block Operator
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