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 9269365 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 102736418 epoch_slot_no: 179618 block_no: 9269188 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 58616 time: 2023-09-09 23:38:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e79c244b5bd2361464a1581f26d2af93bc25b36d2e4e98b6b28e50e166aea2Block Operator
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