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 9306873 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103501944 epoch_slot_no: 81144 block_no: 9306696 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 87183 time: 2023-09-18 20:17:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff04f5443de4e3da7705b3ee61a9ac5cf26f8271b3b7fc633b16af4fa409eaf6Block Operator
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