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 9268888 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102725798 epoch_slot_no: 168998 block_no: 9268711 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 41129 time: 2023-09-09 20:41:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef1a1b8aa8f3d1329a026f770b62ac290858ecdda05e8a7e2fa71e82cc4ae10Block Operator
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