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 9289546 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103148176 epoch_slot_no: 159376 block_no: 9289369 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 16310 time: 2023-09-14 18:01:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ecfc4e2bc86de35287791452275dfe157fdde26514f6d3a706a6614f0685c90Block Operator
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