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 9288379 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103124573 epoch_slot_no: 135773 block_no: 9288202 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 27210 time: 2023-09-14 11:27:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x693bd13f0fae7ebf7f533e69db5bc4abc9711525d832a85338212bda3397794bBlock Operator
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