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 9286496 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 103086878 epoch_slot_no: 98078 block_no: 9286319 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 57345 time: 2023-09-14 00:59:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb7e0ef75570762e806bba5c1c4fffb3d7002650cc39651cc1da0e21a6aa681Block Operator
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