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 9294135 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 103241241 epoch_slot_no: 252441 block_no: 9293958 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 84859 time: 2023-09-15 19:52:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81418687b9dd8321c65ef41da543fe5cf4a4d61abbb796bbeb30d6ff7da0c240Block Operator
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