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 9293873 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 103235937 epoch_slot_no: 247137 block_no: 9293696 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 85750 time: 2023-09-15 18:23:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30cd5d348f807190969ad1f7cddd66ceddcaceb40b73770f98dbd4ed89f89e0Block Operator
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