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 9278978 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102933009 epoch_slot_no: 376209 block_no: 9278801 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 28449 time: 2023-09-12 06:15:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b5ee2e44696771f3e177dd5de083fc36715fb73842901482b8fdd3e962a37eBlock Operator
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