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 9303774 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103438775 epoch_slot_no: 17975 block_no: 9303597 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 21712 time: 2023-09-18 02:44:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb94d9c30a25d6361c0442bbe44291d90640d808b2c0f75e6655b0ff2e473ddBlock Operator
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