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 9264164 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102630867 epoch_slot_no: 74067 block_no: 9263987 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 4474 time: 2023-09-08 18:19:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63c8b51ffa08a4f0a61ba9cefab3827906279b1cb78f3bf52d80c1cea91a8a84Block Operator
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