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 9284646 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103049128 epoch_slot_no: 60328 block_no: 9284469 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 4893 time: 2023-09-13 14:30:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42115baae952d3933d77ffdf10ff9759852fe0f4da24b817ace98a754102a88fBlock Operator
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