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 9271675 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102782176 epoch_slot_no: 225376 block_no: 9271498 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 36408 time: 2023-09-10 12:21:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2322da74af173a093b7ce014c0694bb7474b2c57934e8fdaa39aee91f6cab0ecBlock Operator
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