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 9284377 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 103044331 epoch_slot_no: 55531 block_no: 9284200 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 10820 time: 2023-09-13 13:10:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20e2faa609669f0f10422a6a7c36a560209a607ef6e3f630bd7b115ef7fd56eBlock Operator
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