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 9299034 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103341379 epoch_slot_no: 352579 block_no: 9298857 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 9035 time: 2023-09-16 23:41:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bd1d3900cd3ccfb889ad7e3acb6f3790da92fcc162a69d86fb85c10f36e2537Block Operator
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