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 9277468 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 102902349 epoch_slot_no: 345549 block_no: 9277291 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 30824 time: 2023-09-11 21:44:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3fd9c596f798b70f20d5f4d2e5944713dfc7e4acc6084d143de10a9ad9cd53Block Operator
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