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 9294254 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103243593 epoch_slot_no: 254793 block_no: 9294077 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 17534 time: 2023-09-15 20:31:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec5a660c1d3125af050790d05ca8c4d1ff4a6e4be4785235513ea8159bc7ab7Block Operator
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