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 9275542 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102861488 epoch_slot_no: 304688 block_no: 9275365 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 88007 time: 2023-09-11 10:22:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc2b45b57b3ddb9266e1dfbd38f949ca71bc5cf3a787b0afa34f60e1dfc49fc5Block Operator
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