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 9279218 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102937599 epoch_slot_no: 380799 block_no: 9279041 slot_leader_id: 9072783 size: 7632 time: 2023-09-12 07:31:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf921a98d03983a5ba2ef0b6d3aa534edf318c2f6098406cc2d23b80fe28bd8eBlock Operator
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