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 9274317 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102836405 epoch_slot_no: 279605 block_no: 9274140 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 32245 time: 2023-09-11 03:24:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x764427858ead7e44d0276780665261df99fcf83ccecf0d88e4d5ae073c32e13aBlock Operator
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