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 9284694 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103049972 epoch_slot_no: 61172 block_no: 9284517 slot_leader_id: 4572500 size: 3988 time: 2023-09-13 14:44:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0128ff06463f9c67462beafeec81fc58b0b4d705d25a822bbac6d6d7f877c2Block Operator
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