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 9306835 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 103501300 epoch_slot_no: 80500 block_no: 9306658 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 88256 time: 2023-09-18 20:06:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7a25efa83e97401f2398b77e7b9c6eb5ef8d7207bef95aa19ec89f09c695b57Block Operator
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