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 9273196 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 102813650 epoch_slot_no: 256850 block_no: 9273019 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 79283 time: 2023-09-10 21:05:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8cf81631639365d2591ebc29e7e34cedd2f5ab9b7f99aeb61f43e517730e59Block Operator
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