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 9285555 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103067697 epoch_slot_no: 78897 block_no: 9285378 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 22038 time: 2023-09-13 19:39:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe84fae53de1a7ab6a46b4d8bfca1277d298733758ceef457a6f10416ebb64a0Block Operator
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