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 9283995 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103036759 epoch_slot_no: 47959 block_no: 9283818 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 23258 time: 2023-09-13 11:04:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7e3bfd16b7b778fd11f94517386acf677f59716c35c039ea0851e3e6ac5d45Block Operator
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