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 9283826 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103033561 epoch_slot_no: 44761 block_no: 9283649 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 30420 time: 2023-09-13 10:10:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203fd97e6195ea7ee26c9b31a11aef23e295c9f45de8022d725f328e9c50c0a7Block Operator
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