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 9304648 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 103456350 epoch_slot_no: 35550 block_no: 9304471 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 23392 time: 2023-09-18 07:37:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1110db5d5c77ab7e39da42fd20dc0cacd12a2b43317539e99cafd2f1fe1524Block Operator
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