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 9292049 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103199460 epoch_slot_no: 210660 block_no: 9291872 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 18794 time: 2023-09-15 08:15:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a0b52c37cc2538c7aca7ea21388ab3679f5bf50b0134fb71fbee43aac1e3ad9Block Operator
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