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 9286903 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103095391 epoch_slot_no: 106591 block_no: 9286726 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 39837 time: 2023-09-14 03:21:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8659c7bef9d48082bc809f37ea7f7af754884a7e0f857cda7253d16a4203ae35Block Operator
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