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 9280290 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102960031 epoch_slot_no: 403231 block_no: 9280113 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 10181 time: 2023-09-12 13:45:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed3927ab4658d1705a82e7350671961f9ebff616c4eeebd3950288f0768db031Block Operator
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