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 9304242 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103448630 epoch_slot_no: 27830 block_no: 9304065 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 31393 time: 2023-09-18 05:28:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10dd67abca9fa90b1b50f08ea8b381e41aea6a6f388749aa2f02febe1f3b5fa4Block Operator
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