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 9272546 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102799600 epoch_slot_no: 242800 block_no: 9272369 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 32867 time: 2023-09-10 17:11:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x289657af7478ec63318cc84f21d2807a9953d9f66c8c88fb4da86cb12ad3116aBlock Operator
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