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 9273879 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102827239 epoch_slot_no: 270439 block_no: 9273702 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 57545 time: 2023-09-11 00:52:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc610374bae243de97b43cf049a905ec9165b1a7ddc571c94f750a7f06337295aBlock Operator
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