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 9298404 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 103329003 epoch_slot_no: 340203 block_no: 9298227 slot_leader_id: 5431536 size: 58662 time: 2023-09-16 20:14:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724e73fe03815ec402450962395ad4c8ef6ae58f42bec2c44e37be19d40aa61fBlock Operator
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