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 9276887 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102890620 epoch_slot_no: 333820 block_no: 9276710 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 42175 time: 2023-09-11 18:28:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55dd939c3e8901cf173203e6cfac2bf9decee5084ac8a9fd72e1dd7e3642b373Block Operator
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