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 9277531 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 102903722 epoch_slot_no: 346922 block_no: 9277354 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 86996 time: 2023-09-11 22:06:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45455e97bc8d96680c2541266022db4d9a174d580c5d3f769679ceb16c85a580Block Operator
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