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 9273329 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102816257 epoch_slot_no: 259457 block_no: 9273152 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 35856 time: 2023-09-10 21:49:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad98eb118e5f1b0d66d87f399844575eb4fd0b29edb9a14092fdc974331011cBlock Operator
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