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 9284502 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103046652 epoch_slot_no: 57852 block_no: 9284325 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 5923 time: 2023-09-13 13:49:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d96f7501e948062aca4a4462d8f3b327db7bd40b06e4c4d0e422e34dc0cb53Block Operator
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