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 9306175 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103487593 epoch_slot_no: 66793 block_no: 9305998 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 59998 time: 2023-09-18 16:18:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc862b06d76375fe89a3f6aad3ecebfc454fbea62fe92fc29b8c1a97999f932b0Block Operator
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