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 9291462 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103187347 epoch_slot_no: 198547 block_no: 9291285 slot_leader_id: 9093427 size: 35271 time: 2023-09-15 04:53:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3746e88e47dededfb2ac4d104a0bd1173b04de5afb3a8e5b8fdbc167021b54Block Operator
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