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 9278525 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102923364 epoch_slot_no: 366564 block_no: 9278348 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 617 time: 2023-09-12 03:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf30d0206857aa7e46a20a81ef2d7648f4bd09791ec00b5bd65d70fc4bba8128Block Operator
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