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 9277992 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 102913266 epoch_slot_no: 356466 block_no: 9277815 slot_leader_id: 9103831 size: 38746 time: 2023-09-12 00:45:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d1b4fdb301a800a95ca2653139aac607781ff1ff2f8d1cef25c5db0bcd11cc7Block Operator
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