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 9301476 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103392263 epoch_slot_no: 403463 block_no: 9301299 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 77833 time: 2023-09-17 13:49:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee4cb2abbfbd4b57014e07ed4aa1559c2993fffca81250ab9d06401fbe8633fBlock Operator
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