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 9303025 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103423713 epoch_slot_no: 2913 block_no: 9302848 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 88821 time: 2023-09-17 22:33:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x319787589fa8775b03caa60e5ae98a4ecaa43ff2fbb407ade2da9572209da73aBlock Operator
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