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 9305746 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103478900 epoch_slot_no: 58100 block_no: 9305569 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 5777 time: 2023-09-18 13:53:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd50f5dfa0e2e43f5abfe88dee9d799c937c72df0d8dd850c0036188fd7033fe0Block Operator
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