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 9275955 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 102869616 epoch_slot_no: 312816 block_no: 9275778 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 49460 time: 2023-09-11 12:38:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ae8436b00189d42bd291fff109550839879817c1214f3103f0849a7d034439Block Operator
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