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 9289307 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 103143639 epoch_slot_no: 154839 block_no: 9289130 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 41004 time: 2023-09-14 16:45:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f18d252ae1e32bd92c27e7fd0f65b8e0c54030c1f73231b6ea33f3e92ae2f0Block Operator
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