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 9329484 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103962087 epoch_slot_no: 109287 block_no: 9329307 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 49568 time: 2023-09-24 04:06:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffcf40a0d089120d882dde04ddbff5d469704318872f3d39cebbe01645bfba96Block Operator
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