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 9300386 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103369518 epoch_slot_no: 380718 block_no: 9300209 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 27300 time: 2023-09-17 07:30:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a7eb98095c3956afca31b1ed83ebfe2eb8c08b8d2f6e939cb08124646e86ccBlock Operator
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