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 9286519 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 103087508 epoch_slot_no: 98708 block_no: 9286342 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 39224 time: 2023-09-14 01:09:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebfbc50989abf9c4d81710c6c6e165e96e7a27616be98701da456bf4cd93ac4Block Operator
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