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 9297766 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103315562 epoch_slot_no: 326762 block_no: 9297589 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 19291 time: 2023-09-16 16:30:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c467289d09fc9e08fabe25cf5a8c5854d046ebbf292742795c68eec4c12f1a5Block Operator
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