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 9300475 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103370966 epoch_slot_no: 382166 block_no: 9300298 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 4002 time: 2023-09-17 07:54:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec7dfc281ddc5ebd83a3220c7cf62217f19f62648319074f89a73a2d12ee7f57Block Operator
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