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 9306581 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103496180 epoch_slot_no: 75380 block_no: 9306404 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 45236 time: 2023-09-18 18:41:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafcd077ecde52501b99ac9a487d5ee9a7d7941e63c2d6d705128e69e794e565fBlock Operator
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