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 9278750 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102928425 epoch_slot_no: 371625 block_no: 9278573 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 59086 time: 2023-09-12 04:58:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd083215aa1036f8cba759a2d392378459bdb194f16e0231477210b3a0a410008Block Operator
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