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 9289102 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 103139656 epoch_slot_no: 150856 block_no: 9288925 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 88173 time: 2023-09-14 15:39:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb31ae3c0da1fbf6732bf4d6ef737c04b14cc33a1b89e69e57656621f3ed5751Block Operator
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