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 9306995 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103504381 epoch_slot_no: 83581 block_no: 9306818 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 11100 time: 2023-09-18 20:57:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf88284c1585acf732b8ed3fffce6b390138b73a5901c530d920913ce72188762Block Operator
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