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 9273585 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 102821760 epoch_slot_no: 264960 block_no: 9273408 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 30359 time: 2023-09-10 23:20:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a835426935b61ccdab099dd8cd9b1849d0357fd20d3fdb34893df2880f73463Block Operator
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