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 9274588 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102842052 epoch_slot_no: 285252 block_no: 9274411 slot_leader_id: 8863455 size: 17319 time: 2023-09-11 04:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x560f50d6819206b4e48436d47709eeae514d58245031b55ce6336b639e4ba8efBlock Operator
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