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 9250257 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102345253 epoch_slot_no: 220453 block_no: 9250080 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 32869 time: 2023-09-05 10:59:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e1f2bd8d22074b76d909bb76dd490f2da59e9af4d197a731f62c2050764f9bBlock Operator
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