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 9303794 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 103439245 epoch_slot_no: 18445 block_no: 9303617 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 76167 time: 2023-09-18 02:52:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d5ff2b0726bfa7c149d60499f5223d20b519bdc51b5c7f979eb778e1046f03Block Operator
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