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 9274075 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102831259 epoch_slot_no: 274459 block_no: 9273898 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 22711 time: 2023-09-11 01:59:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79848ff2b14de32d32dff432f66f184b61973fe23b390a9aaaf852b782cc9e6aBlock Operator
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