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 9274237 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102834768 epoch_slot_no: 277968 block_no: 9274060 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 11716 time: 2023-09-11 02:57:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5216c4c6c0f1773fe4cdacbab974948bb0d16972cbd6b7db2c1aeaff5a85da8cBlock Operator
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