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 9277567 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102904609 epoch_slot_no: 347809 block_no: 9277390 slot_leader_id: 9242090 size: 53645 time: 2023-09-11 22:21:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed926973f4a7ebed673af9bdecf6f48910beaeefee50cd1086e9493319fe7ebBlock Operator
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