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 9304703 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103457718 epoch_slot_no: 36918 block_no: 9304526 slot_leader_id: 9113576 size: 40297 time: 2023-09-18 08:00:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefb0e51b395ccce4bf4ec971c210b960521545981ac3cc1526ffe5ba1fe30fe5Block Operator
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