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 9278926 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 102932244 epoch_slot_no: 375444 block_no: 9278749 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 34678 time: 2023-09-12 06:02:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f4a96c6f8ce8c4d7a2e53295ded81fc3550de327d78129d9ec07378903e6de3Block Operator
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