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 9280301 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 102960196 epoch_slot_no: 403396 block_no: 9280124 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 40873 time: 2023-09-12 13:48:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe074909760ab5c4ab36fce4d2e0dfafba0cf5ff8e4c136d92aedebf79584cc69Block Operator
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