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 9280287 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102959995 epoch_slot_no: 403195 block_no: 9280110 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 42801 time: 2023-09-12 13:44:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffec7c31f56072492ca1ccf76946e4836ee61a38bbc7d3623f9e6166a75713bcBlock Operator
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