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 9282352 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103003662 epoch_slot_no: 14862 block_no: 9282175 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 20613 time: 2023-09-13 01:52:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c50f6a73c6e00df2b69bbd261fb783598952cc020e1d9c3bd812a9a18c44231Block Operator
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