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 9307840 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 103521098 epoch_slot_no: 100298 block_no: 9307663 slot_leader_id: 7089159 size: 2085 time: 2023-09-19 01:36:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbadd93d75e55706991fd07fd32d3dcebd79ae93afaeb6535d188736aac5d0d98Block Operator
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