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 9298802 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103337327 epoch_slot_no: 348527 block_no: 9298625 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 14019 time: 2023-09-16 22:33:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5222660d86ad624ead0a11920a80fd8b2561569880809d8b0f3c724b993c8a43Block Operator
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