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 9293838 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103235219 epoch_slot_no: 246419 block_no: 9293661 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 18824 time: 2023-09-15 18:11:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438f72f109504c8a4ef8242e6d3c53b0abdf72a30e707a824395343207c04f38Block Operator
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