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 9268470 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102717859 epoch_slot_no: 161059 block_no: 9268293 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 40481 time: 2023-09-09 18:29:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc527c52f1d1fbff68ab42c592cc554e23d1a53a89028154d3332b6a06a6618f5Block Operator
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