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 9306918 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103502812 epoch_slot_no: 82012 block_no: 9306741 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 52760 time: 2023-09-18 20:31:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae18193fa59d535a6fe19f570e6657ccb05afdb5fd9b2a898cde7a2f7f52079Block Operator
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