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 9271707 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102782828 epoch_slot_no: 226028 block_no: 9271530 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 20144 time: 2023-09-10 12:31:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x463698b7c8717389c564d135fe029a66f82d4fcbe3cf6be19db847e8fa274ee1Block Operator
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