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 9297662 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103313530 epoch_slot_no: 324730 block_no: 9297485 slot_leader_id: 8967524 size: 9401 time: 2023-09-16 15:57:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4c85e8887196781e17f83ac27ca076edc406bc93cf0c48be085d10450cb9a88Block Operator
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