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 9298759 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 103336462 epoch_slot_no: 347662 block_no: 9298582 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 87173 time: 2023-09-16 22:19:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46decc05ce0897d3660272c6223614def312df5e89eaa2e28147c37c90be5a58Block Operator
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