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 9287257 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 103102003 epoch_slot_no: 113203 block_no: 9287080 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 10606 time: 2023-09-14 05:11:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fde45aa688465062969c83039236c1ea1a191d4cda87475fa8c2bb4ad2a6b01Block Operator
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