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 9286551 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103088039 epoch_slot_no: 99239 block_no: 9286374 slot_leader_id: 9008880 size: 13201 time: 2023-09-14 01:18:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b355fcfe71855994082f67b8e39fa8a220e754899c72e8a3a69e1b4086462caBlock Operator
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