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 9298839 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103337816 epoch_slot_no: 349016 block_no: 9298662 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 53600 time: 2023-09-16 22:41:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f4b5d4d4d508a289a6a43f230bcbb1aa4fb8eb980cf8416a5dc7cf0f529527Block Operator
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