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 9308273 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103530171 epoch_slot_no: 109371 block_no: 9308096 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 18144 time: 2023-09-19 04:07:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x028e5e64d0a80a4dcb011fe0c0f8ed10a4d60cc31812a77d7199d2e75e6c65fdBlock Operator
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