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 9301158 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103385506 epoch_slot_no: 396706 block_no: 9300981 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 16487 time: 2023-09-17 11:56:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8769e375063d75a45b64f9d70dd625dbeb266f43d6fb3a7da7beb766501ee18fBlock Operator
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