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 9290288 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103163555 epoch_slot_no: 174755 block_no: 9290111 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 29817 time: 2023-09-14 22:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa378f3445da303b57c0591d56bd2968c7ddaaf26d51b655c9a11fb563a9a15b3Block Operator
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