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 9282428 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103005071 epoch_slot_no: 16271 block_no: 9282251 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 52996 time: 2023-09-13 02:16:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8325ff1d817bd2cc945b3e32d416ae45add985dc4ede0a96fc0850596b180ecBlock Operator
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