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 9289248 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103142590 epoch_slot_no: 153790 block_no: 9289071 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 32677 time: 2023-09-14 16:28:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x007f3fa67b9e7246feaed73512d4210b0425a55a2cd33c541babd9d81f03da1fBlock Operator
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