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 9305216 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103468432 epoch_slot_no: 47632 block_no: 9305039 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 24522 time: 2023-09-18 10:58:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2527015eb79e643628fd46f7780e3f107125ce678077271739b80c81383e1d8Block Operator
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