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 9268808 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 102724320 epoch_slot_no: 167520 block_no: 9268631 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 72425 time: 2023-09-09 20:16:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x946987d2f0185797c16c9ae5145b81a4566dc2b84412d03cec3774652e7da2b5Block Operator
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