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 9278521 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102923338 epoch_slot_no: 366538 block_no: 9278344 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 39039 time: 2023-09-12 03:33:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb526ae993289536761f6c3dfa1c7b03f9a286a50c49eae7a07f5cd015f6af71Block Operator
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