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 9278257 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102918077 epoch_slot_no: 361277 block_no: 9278080 slot_leader_id: 8909937 size: 23652 time: 2023-09-12 02:06:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdca4da7bdd72b9b970dd1cc824226a43788adc4cf2a1a0a264a18aeb381e693Block Operator
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