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 9278604 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102925274 epoch_slot_no: 368474 block_no: 9278427 slot_leader_id: 9239624 size: 7431 time: 2023-09-12 04:06:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b627496861ebdd94d3121f84862dc6ecfc324c44dcd5f0bc6171e9bf15532bBlock Operator
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