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 9288783 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 103132898 epoch_slot_no: 144098 block_no: 9288606 slot_leader_id: 8039060 size: 80359 time: 2023-09-14 13:46:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe775016f4fe43a5fd80894e7fb76893725713d005e6c1e909ae1954e18ea43Block Operator
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