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 9277955 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102912685 epoch_slot_no: 355885 block_no: 9277778 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 2725 time: 2023-09-12 00:36:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262b6a8ccc3deb9a7a5637f342e3dfa4b6c63f59051627cf4649c0c8a22fe04fBlock Operator
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