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 9263104 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102608663 epoch_slot_no: 51863 block_no: 9262927 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 3588 time: 2023-09-08 12:09:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e4a0147547eaf7fd89f76cbb4205b664b011e218b6c47a8e0adf758c4187c8Block Operator
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