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 9290561 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103169158 epoch_slot_no: 180358 block_no: 9290384 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 6989 time: 2023-09-14 23:50:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4456263de6a7ed377c2c4ba9566f7765438a0a5944250dc147c481b674bb1caBlock Operator
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