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 9301565 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103393881 epoch_slot_no: 405081 block_no: 9301388 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 39135 time: 2023-09-17 14:16:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf5aac33e01cf62ada09fa6113003e6831d80dfee7c97d39b724d847c0c5b1c4Block Operator
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