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 9278201 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102916994 epoch_slot_no: 360194 block_no: 9278024 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 1019 time: 2023-09-12 01:48:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e2aca3de4e89d1254e0f2de39bbdf4ffc78ee7187a2b7daa7e196f01f3b33eBlock Operator
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