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 9296882 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103297038 epoch_slot_no: 308238 block_no: 9296705 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 11100 time: 2023-09-16 11:22:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5b5cd074124ae9a1a83cac7d39b56bbb03d364cafc32225ae2149d3972811bBlock Operator
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