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 9299673 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103355070 epoch_slot_no: 366270 block_no: 9299496 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 23348 time: 2023-09-17 03:29:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb0e2cfef00ad534c5a18780582ab85b9c583486cbe602c969ba2a21a79a954Block Operator
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