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 9293628 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 103230386 epoch_slot_no: 241586 block_no: 9293451 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 87947 time: 2023-09-15 16:51:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c651f0d1f56e4d4c5a66f65f5b6296c6f6f2d846a168eb0e5d8bb2114d1268Block Operator
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