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 9273551 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102820989 epoch_slot_no: 264189 block_no: 9273374 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 17343 time: 2023-09-10 23:08:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66bf27a01396f1fa789c7ae3a6fb918f470e9f4db58e3a48442b1836c1c843daBlock Operator
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