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 9300250 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103366666 epoch_slot_no: 377866 block_no: 9300073 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 13454 time: 2023-09-17 06:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x526ce4ebf6687004f3494ea6327c883d8ec7cee68781442b10b2ce8f6a68cfb1Block Operator
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