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 9268929 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102726999 epoch_slot_no: 170199 block_no: 9268752 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 84340 time: 2023-09-09 21:01:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7a515ff16b30ffaa2b79bad45d4eb5fa01d030ab55b6991eaaf4506a36658cBlock Operator
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