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 9268358 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102715765 epoch_slot_no: 158965 block_no: 9268181 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 36041 time: 2023-09-09 17:54:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8619c0a4599f188b6a036cd414428b8cbf61fcb162fdb845a09c2dd5b06bbac7Block Operator
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