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 9286906 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 103095474 epoch_slot_no: 106674 block_no: 9286729 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 47099 time: 2023-09-14 03:22:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc384a9700cef58e663b75ba23d2fb0e12df8d61322f47b3959a28c7d0fb8b28aBlock Operator
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