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 9278038 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102914074 epoch_slot_no: 357274 block_no: 9277861 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 20569 time: 2023-09-12 00:59:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6308640c7b580b297e780798428cbef9aaeae4041c0fa728c4f104171bdbd1abBlock Operator
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