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 9280168 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 102957429 epoch_slot_no: 400629 block_no: 9279991 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 76270 time: 2023-09-12 13:02:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a89607bda7040df43d8c15e8a091244c7ffe08adfe6a2e68f5be2b5046b3079Block Operator
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