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 9303255 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 103428520 epoch_slot_no: 7720 block_no: 9303078 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 50424 time: 2023-09-17 23:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7619d998869b6603d88cb81bd4efdf36cc02480845ccc3461bc324b4dd753933Block Operator
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