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 9298644 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103333795 epoch_slot_no: 344995 block_no: 9298467 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 45108 time: 2023-09-16 21:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x304fdb08bf89d1203fc4c2b4d36011a92972c6fa3f3df006b93feec08fa9201cBlock Operator
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