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 9297081 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103301260 epoch_slot_no: 312460 block_no: 9296904 slot_leader_id: 8316498 size: 77681 time: 2023-09-16 12:32:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ad98a37746d5f141f5c03a3bf733c5753cf2d14c384d3f1d187233623ded35Block Operator
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