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 9298017 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103320635 epoch_slot_no: 331835 block_no: 9297840 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 20089 time: 2023-09-16 17:55:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7e22700376eb366ff750838e7f51d0c687f281cfb8c28426ea821c93462f1bBlock Operator
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