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 9286795 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103093423 epoch_slot_no: 104623 block_no: 9286618 slot_leader_id: 9113576 size: 14271 time: 2023-09-14 02:48:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58cd61d9c4ac35f0493c5baa3d2ab047edee613f81de33afe384d8873a646f13Block Operator
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