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 9297641 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103313044 epoch_slot_no: 324244 block_no: 9297464 slot_leader_id: 9126224 size: 20785 time: 2023-09-16 15:48:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d559e7a329f75e7c0e2fd6d67d6b889001f4468dbd7f445c8d791d9b357c67Block Operator
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