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 9261382 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102572329 epoch_slot_no: 15529 block_no: 9261205 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 29860 time: 2023-09-08 02:03:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d80d255192aeef67af55e045a1e1ff747138aa94e3aa5a3d8fc69f83f1a282Block Operator
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