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 9284103 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103038861 epoch_slot_no: 50061 block_no: 9283926 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 15156 time: 2023-09-13 11:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475087e9f1895ad43a70aa8787b17bcbf35d4b04a7af66013c60c328930bc7e2Block Operator
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