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 9279954 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102952882 epoch_slot_no: 396082 block_no: 9279777 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 263 time: 2023-09-12 11:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x684c4c67d11403bb7972791bb12fdedc6f5916f3e6d945ac3cf6c327446e1e1bBlock Operator
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