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 9268620 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 102720897 epoch_slot_no: 164097 block_no: 9268443 slot_leader_id: 9242090 size: 53800 time: 2023-09-09 19:19:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f2422fa4f99b95ae6d98210326e5fb0abfcbe51bc934f6b09a3e978cbd967eBlock Operator
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