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 9302818 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 103419317 epoch_slot_no: 430517 block_no: 9302641 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 9053 time: 2023-09-17 21:20:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fd8c0efc013fa23a31f322a64c7b2e5023c8804b0650e356f3f4ce019de5a9bBlock Operator
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