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 9329553 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103963604 epoch_slot_no: 110804 block_no: 9329376 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 9133 time: 2023-09-24 04:31:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d80a7087dbc4e08de4e50475d079c8ff871c38611c7ef2abaf1f530637e53acBlock Operator
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