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 9306578 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103496071 epoch_slot_no: 75271 block_no: 9306401 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 63619 time: 2023-09-18 18:39:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc55b64e3dfd6399ae930ecc7ab9c0d34c3395fce1d06b23637fa7068b4398f5dBlock Operator
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