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 9290465 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103167529 epoch_slot_no: 178729 block_no: 9290288 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 33097 time: 2023-09-14 23:23:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37a096037664b89f6ff88436097833d898189330552b847e6f7e8995ee61ec0Block Operator
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