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 9268825 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102724627 epoch_slot_no: 167827 block_no: 9268648 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 9881 time: 2023-09-09 20:21:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b14f34ca316da70c9df23d93bd95b9e4cb36e25d7dcfbe90a4eb62b939ad20dBlock Operator
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