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 9306460 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103493711 epoch_slot_no: 72911 block_no: 9306283 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 13020 time: 2023-09-18 18:00:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2a60ff5ce031aa3ffee9d70ba2c8d9f989ab0da2aead757c04b570283697aaBlock Operator
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