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 9281306 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102982303 epoch_slot_no: 425503 block_no: 9281129 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 10870 time: 2023-09-12 19:56:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e600d3ab729c2816c42ac5e295dbe089bd3c824d05f5f3e97dbc0344c97400aBlock Operator
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