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 9284538 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103047181 epoch_slot_no: 58381 block_no: 9284361 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 4651 time: 2023-09-13 13:57:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01226c2f8d540e210ddad94f1605bc07c2c463c5c3f08d5062daa81c56ef8b1fBlock Operator
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