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 9278418 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102921298 epoch_slot_no: 364498 block_no: 9278241 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 21953 time: 2023-09-12 02:59:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81f5aea9bec424f4ecdfe2534bd078e43a7b3fd3d5b6f36bbe5d7d00270ea494Block Operator
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