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 9301908 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103400636 epoch_slot_no: 411836 block_no: 9301731 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 4912 time: 2023-09-17 16:08:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x250e41388d2ab2a1859a3e40fbd74a4e3cb428b415175892d83630302f6eb52fBlock Operator
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