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 9288147 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103120170 epoch_slot_no: 131370 block_no: 9287970 slot_leader_id: 6971042 size: 20690 time: 2023-09-14 10:14:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa563a01e91c52db5e196a3d9cf7dbd34f3000c4aefb49c67963f8e25e8a9a728Block Operator
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