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 9293646 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103230681 epoch_slot_no: 241881 block_no: 9293469 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 46875 time: 2023-09-15 16:56:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c119f030055725e0af9f1b1b28efff8613f35274d621d55204eae581089e20Block Operator
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