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 9306127 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 103486802 epoch_slot_no: 66002 block_no: 9305950 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 1107 time: 2023-09-18 16:04:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b4c0e4300799b5e50dc7c0d5894e94067eac1c62b16161cf78da2e06b8ce809Block Operator
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