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 9290526 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103168464 epoch_slot_no: 179664 block_no: 9290349 slot_leader_id: 8863459 size: 30590 time: 2023-09-14 23:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b85dbf41ff80753759a856976e9e02458a1b7e55180743606cde5e04475608aBlock Operator
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