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 9275245 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102855185 epoch_slot_no: 298385 block_no: 9275068 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 16614 time: 2023-09-11 08:37:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee2707a18c775dd7b0d457ce595d68fd27846d362e32a8730bb83432389e7beBlock Operator
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