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 9305796 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 103480135 epoch_slot_no: 59335 block_no: 9305619 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 58915 time: 2023-09-18 14:13:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d0801e3abd8bb03b0d5604cd0d22df3528aeff84aaddf8d25b3eceea3ad485bBlock Operator
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