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 9274458 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102839184 epoch_slot_no: 282384 block_no: 9274281 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 37751 time: 2023-09-11 04:11:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b98fb6ffdb91d62c247abe52e32956b5d21b54c4cfa6fca75be86c9b989046Block Operator
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