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 9293058 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103218762 epoch_slot_no: 229962 block_no: 9292881 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 3156 time: 2023-09-15 13:37:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f89c6eff826c68ba5f213aa4a6fea7dfbb6931c36f34b2b0fba29d32542d5aBlock Operator
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