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 9301085 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103383866 epoch_slot_no: 395066 block_no: 9300908 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 14145 time: 2023-09-17 11:29:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21be0b0e56d0ca5a38c5cc018bfd223fde971dfc81eb41121a6734b349ba2571Block Operator
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