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 9304997 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103463150 epoch_slot_no: 42350 block_no: 9304820 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 22367 time: 2023-09-18 09:30:41 proto_major: 9 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x359cdbafb3da1d384f77592270ee60888cd00bb5fe2da78fff4632e8c3a3d1e0Block Operator
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