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 9275432 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102859203 epoch_slot_no: 302403 block_no: 9275255 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 63230 time: 2023-09-11 09:44:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c02d9df127033ae19edc4e621ceacc59d143b5e4a1519b451c687df75d533daBlock Operator
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