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 9302628 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 103415633 epoch_slot_no: 426833 block_no: 9302451 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 79680 time: 2023-09-17 20:18:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d2ddbf063a1e8b1abb7790467343ff62c2faf7fce30f5a30fc2ec0f49836528Block Operator
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