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 9298168 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103323862 epoch_slot_no: 335062 block_no: 9297991 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 62637 time: 2023-09-16 18:49:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae650f96cdbf14fcdbcaa5396c01d26e5b5512db1460b8f45942beaa00554cbfBlock Operator
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