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 9298990 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103340643 epoch_slot_no: 351843 block_no: 9298813 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 13161 time: 2023-09-16 23:28:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64622e74f30fc401cfa112feb6aff639ad4e0314a629b72a2360191486f63b3bBlock Operator
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