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 9303785 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103438965 epoch_slot_no: 18165 block_no: 9303608 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 42027 time: 2023-09-18 02:47:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae459a6afea09b1eef8547d113a1be578d1fe04c8263ef36ffdb4abc56f981c6Block Operator
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