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 9303773 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103438755 epoch_slot_no: 17955 block_no: 9303596 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 36158 time: 2023-09-18 02:44:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7206eaaea54bde1ce6609b6d183db2242b17d7772e9a1282338d3f8bb65d5dbBlock Operator
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