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 9304059 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103445050 epoch_slot_no: 24250 block_no: 9303882 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 34402 time: 2023-09-18 04:29:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1f20724b289a3f5e7ac980deebfd009498966e60bfd4541bf4cf638d49ccc4Block Operator
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