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 9278672 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102926388 epoch_slot_no: 369588 block_no: 9278495 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 7810 time: 2023-09-12 04:24:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fabdb909dd532f20eae70d703df9c3ac2216b1eafe1b12abc293498ae2075d9Block Operator
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