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 9329778 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103968087 epoch_slot_no: 115287 block_no: 9329601 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 9537 time: 2023-09-24 05:46:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5742f23cbfcd79b6983e12593bdc94acde7c48d424943c91979755ab2af21e2fBlock Operator
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