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 9297815 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103316711 epoch_slot_no: 327911 block_no: 9297638 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 24503 time: 2023-09-16 16:50:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbffa219f22623cbf560eff7e3f092d270d88ad1e70987a6261f48ce899e17671Block Operator
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