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 9275889 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 102868316 epoch_slot_no: 311516 block_no: 9275712 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 40341 time: 2023-09-11 12:16:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b1de2663d9b1d6089229aed4b68d95a881a3cd82d4c36849b99f707f8f142f2Block Operator
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