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 9298258 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103325758 epoch_slot_no: 336958 block_no: 9298081 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 3350 time: 2023-09-16 19:20:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebe9a9c7a33271c80a8a693b9ce63d488263815badd5115c1715028d46ea8c4Block Operator
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