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 9283564 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103028624 epoch_slot_no: 39824 block_no: 9283387 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 25385 time: 2023-09-13 08:48:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaff9df3cc3f1c52d48cfa5f01dd32c233ff79f755b4ce4fb263cae05b0f6e15Block Operator
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