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 9298251 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103325636 epoch_slot_no: 336836 block_no: 9298074 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 51297 time: 2023-09-16 19:18:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2394052dff90510772eed29af84583fdf99bad8289086286180ef4d15f1d993Block Operator
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