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 9277735 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102907957 epoch_slot_no: 351157 block_no: 9277558 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 8961 time: 2023-09-11 23:17:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a31cac23d7e92e9e19cd39ce73dea0796843c3b73f59c968de2d5751b4981bBlock Operator
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