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 9290083 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 103159486 epoch_slot_no: 170686 block_no: 9289906 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 16878 time: 2023-09-14 21:09:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a372d589214d156d608a01ce5cdd9960ca1f3d12f7c05fcbbea94188c8853aBlock Operator
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