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 9287720 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103111232 epoch_slot_no: 122432 block_no: 9287543 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 12141 time: 2023-09-14 07:45:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb580f2d226c33a176497bb721ce95459ce425b5479dbb3e9b1f1e7201b06cfb1Block Operator
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