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 9302662 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 103416337 epoch_slot_no: 427537 block_no: 9302485 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 57108 time: 2023-09-17 20:30:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43fd9a1290eef7a743f2c2b4255acf3e6b068d0e44746e57d0eff2d0b929c386Block Operator
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