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 9300460 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103370761 epoch_slot_no: 381961 block_no: 9300283 slot_leader_id: 5662555 size: 6395 time: 2023-09-17 07:50:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e5c0a21d4cb00409ad500d1650039c3a0acf30390172cfa4295650bde991616Block Operator
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